Shirley Holt

Obituaries

Wednesday, 22 September 2021 05:58

Mrs. Shirley West Holt, 83 of Scottsboro passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 due to complications from COVID. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Scottsboro Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Miles officiating. Burial followed at Sanders Cemetery.
She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. Shirley was employed over 40 years in the garment factories of Benham’s, Champion and R&W. She truly loved her work and all the work friends she made along the way. She was also an excellent seamstress. Shirley was unique and an unforgettable character who will always be remembered for loving Jesus, her family and life.
She is survived by her sister, Linda West; niece, Melissa (Jimmie) Cookston; nephews, Rodney (Barbara) West, Emmit Smart, Jr., Trey Smart; several great-nieces and nephews, cousins; sister-in-law, Virginia Holt; a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Holt; infant son, James Holt; infant daughter, Tina Holt; parents, J.W. and Lillian West; brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Forrestine West; brothers, Doyle West, John West; sister and brother-in-law, Addie and Emmit Smart, Sr.; sister, Ann West; nephew, Ray Smart.