Mrs. Lily May Arnold Holman, 80 of Scottsboro, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 with her family beside her. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Scottsboro Funeral home with Bro. Shirley Byrum and Bro. Wayne Moore officiating. She was a member of the Scottsboro Free Holiness Church for many years.
She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Ernest Holman; children, Jana (Wayne) Moore, Jeff (Stephanie) Arnold, Tammy Sharp; sister, Edna (Arnold) Hancock; brothers, Jessie (Billie) Cornelison, Alvin (Mary Ann) Cornelison; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Jane Cornelison; brothers, Alton Cornelison, Floyd (Ollie) Cornelison, Walter (Lena) Cornelison, Eulish (Joyce) Cornelison, Dal (Janett) Cornelison; husband, G. L. Arnold, Jr.; son-in-law, Larry Sharp.
The family wishes to send a special thanks to the many friends and family who helped during Mama’s illness: the sisters of Scottsboro Free Holiness Church for bringing food and for sitting with her; Sister JoAnn Johnson for her regular help; Anna Oliver; Kenny Treece; and Lennie Cisco from Heartlite Hospice for their wonderful care of Mama.