Shirley Belle Holloway – Fewer's Funeral Home

Our hearts are broken. Passed peacefully away with her family by her side on January 30, 2024, at the age of 84 at the L.A. Miller Center, Palliative Care Unit, Shirley Belle Holloway (Bowen). Predeceased by her husband Lloyd, her parents, Walter Fred and Jessie Bowen and her infant brother Eli. Also predeceased by her sister-in-law Louise Holloway.

Left to mourn and celebrate her life are her three children Faye Kielley (Gerry), Janice Butt (Glenn) and Geoffrey (Jennifer); the lights of her life her grandchildren Jeremy (Moira) and Jared Butt , Jaron and Jaedon Holloway and her step grandchildren Brad (Amy) and Chris (Lorie) Kielley and four step great grandchildren Jovie, Nathan, Lauryn and Quinn and always bringing a smile to her face, her grand fur babies Hudson, Bentley, Hershey and Winnie.

Mom spent a lifetime perfecting her domestic skills, even while working. Memories of baked goods after school, a freezer stocked with homemade pies, home knit sweaters and handmade coats and quilts all come to mind. Mom always stressed the importance of hard work and education and she could not have been more proud of her children and in recent years her grandsons. Mom was a woman of great strength and determination which came through even in the last few months of her life.

Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home in Lethbridge, with visitation on Saturday, Feb 3 at 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will take place on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 2 PM at Heritage United Church in Musgravetown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley’s memory to Heritage United Church Cemetery Fund or the L.A. Miller Center, Palliative Care Unit.

Though our mother and grandmother may be gone, she will never be forgotten. Her memory and her legacy will live on, as we do, in our hearts and in our minds. We love you Mom/Grandma.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the many doctors and nurses who provided care to our mother over the past few months.

Funeral will take place on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 2 PM at Heritage United Church in Musgravetown.

Condolences(33)

REPLY
Bernadette Shea says
February 1, 2024 at 5:45 pm

Faye. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother. My condolences to you, Gerry and all your Family. ❤️
REPLY
Marie Chafe says
February 1, 2024 at 6:07 pm

Faye I am so sorry for your loss..Sincere sympathy to you and your family.
REPLY
Ray & Betty Butt says
February 1, 2024 at 7:31 pm

To the Holloway & Bowen families
So sorry to hear about your moms passing.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
May memories of time past bring you comfort.
REPLY
Eugene & Kay Stead says
February 1, 2024 at 7:37 pm

Our condolences to the families.
REPLY
Krista Vokey says
February 1, 2024 at 7:51 pm

So sorry for this profound loss to your family. She was well loved by all and I know you will miss her. Hoping that your memories of your wonderful mother, and grandmother will give you peace and comfort.
REPLY
Roger and Marjorie Fitzgerald says
February 1, 2024 at 8:00 pm

Holloway family. Deepest sympathy.
REPLY
Regina and Paul Guest says
February 1, 2024 at 8:21 pm

Janice, Glenn and Family: So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. The precious memories you all have of her will help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
REPLY
Jim Dasilva says
February 1, 2024 at 8:23 pm

Faye. My deepest condolences to you and Gerry and all your family. For the special moments we shared together with you and your mom will never be forgotten. She was a strong willed woman and that showed true right up until her dying day. My prayers thoughts and love are always in my heart for you ❤️
REPLY
Ashton and Jane McMaster says
February 1, 2024 at 9:38 pm

Jane and I sent our sincere sympathy to all of the Holloway family on your loss of your Mom and Grandmother. Although we didn’t see Shirley often, she was an enjoyable lady and very friendly and wise. We send our warmest thoughts and prayers for Peace and Strength as all of you go forward without Shirley’s earthly presence. For sure, she’ll be watching over all of you from her new heavenly home. God bless, Jane and Ashton McMaster. 🙏 🕊
REPLY
Marilyn Jones says
February 1, 2024 at 11:06 pm

So sorry to hear of Shirley”s passing. . I do not know her family and it has been a few years since I talked with her. But we use to have some great chats at the Supermarket usually. Her picture brought back memories to me.. She was a lovely Person.
I send my deepest Sympathy to all her family.
REPLY
Warren Hodder says
February 2, 2024 at 10:38 am

Faye, so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved Mother. Condolences to you and your family.
REPLY
Lisa Thain says
February 2, 2024 at 10:39 am

Faye, So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We are thinking of you and your family at this time.

Your Aon DQ&E Family
REPLY
Carol, Alex, Christian Watts and Heather Whitten says
February 2, 2024 at 10:41 am

Our deepest condolences to all for the loss you are feeling. Shirley was a kind and gentle soul and a force to be reckoned with all in one. She adored her family and spoke of them all so proudly. Find comfort in knowing she loved you all. She welcomed all into her home and her gentle personality made her a pleasure to be around. We will miss you terribly Shirley. She fought a great fight and now she rests in peace surrounded by the love of loved ones gone before her. She is an Angel and heaven is better place because she is there. Spread your wings and fly sweet Shirley, we love you!
REPLY
Gaelle Seguin says
February 2, 2024 at 11:27 am

Fay, I am so sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
REPLY
Ginette Mercier says
February 2, 2024 at 11:50 am

Faye, sincere condolences to you and your family. May you find peace in these difficult times. My thoughts are with you.
REPLY
Annavonne Diprose says
February 2, 2024 at 1:22 pm

My Heart is with you and your family Faye. My Sincere condolences.
REPLY
Dave Kavanagh-Lang says
February 2, 2024 at 2:02 pm

Very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Faye – my heart goes out to you. If you need anything, please let me know.
REPLY
Cavell and Ed Saint says
February 2, 2024 at 2:07 pm

Faye, Janice, Geoffrey and Family
We are deeply saddened to hear of Shirley’s passing and send our condolences. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
REPLY
Joyceand Walter Day says
February 2, 2024 at 2:21 pm

Our heart felt condolences to all the family We raise 2 kids the same age who happen to be great friends. she was always there to help at any church afair we had going and she made awesome pies for it everytime even when her hands was so bad she had trouble making the pastry but she wouldn,t use the bought ones we livied close together foy yesars until we moved away and then we movedhome and she moved God Bless you all Keep your memories close
REPLY
Elizabeth Cummings says
February 2, 2024 at 6:09 pm

To Shirley’s family. My earliest memories are of Shirley coming to Red Cliffe to visit us (her cousins) she always had such a happy outgoing personality, it was a joy to see her,we loved her visits.Thinking of you in sympathy. Elizabeth (Oldford) Cummings
REPLY
Karen and Larry Brazil says
February 2, 2024 at 6:53 pm

Janice and family, we are so sorry for your mom’s passing. Keep your memories close and cherish them each day. Thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
REPLY
Bill & Marie McMaster says
February 2, 2024 at 6:59 pm

Shirley & Lloyd came into our lives in 2001 when their son Geoffrey married our daughter Jennifer. Right from our first meeting Shirley & Lloyd & their family became instant friends. Nothing was too great an effort for Shirley, she made two Bridesmaids Dresses for Janice & Faye, vests & bow ties & vests for Jeremy & Jared Jigs Dinner for the Rehearsal Party Supper, Baked Goods & the willingness to help with whatever needed doing. Shirley’s visits to Ontario where full of fun & laughter as we ladies shopped til we dropped. Shirley was such a great help to Jennifer as she cared for two little boys under the age of three. How welcome we felt on our two visits to Newfoundland. Shirley leaves a huge hole in all of our lives but our memories of life with Shirley will live on in our hearts forever.
REPLY
Daphne says
February 2, 2024 at 8:03 pm

Janice, Glenn, Jeremy and Jarrod
Sending you all our condolences of the passing of your Mom and Nan.
Janice I now know where the love of baking cookies etc comes from because you grew up watching your Mom doing it! I’m sure these and other memories are precious, so hold them close..
Daphne and Rad Tilley
REPLY
Roger Churchill says
February 2, 2024 at 8:53 pm

Faye, Janice, Geoffrey and Families, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful mother. Shirley was a beautiful lady. We hope your warm memories will help ease the pain in the difficult days ahead. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Roger and Christine
REPLY
Wanda Ryan says
February 3, 2024 at 7:08 am

My dearest friend Faye 💔
There are no words to express how one feels when you lose our greatest love our Mother.
May the memories hold in your heart and share with other’s so she will live forever .
Condolences to the families of your dear Mother 💔
REPLY
Lydia Parsons says
February 3, 2024 at 9:36 am

Faye, Janice , Jeffery and family. So sorry to hear of your Dear Mom’s passing.. She was a joy to be around. God Bless you all in your sorrow. R.I.P. Shirley. Love. Lydia and Charlie Parsons
REPLY
Pat & Ron Samson says
February 3, 2024 at 7:51 pm

Janice, Faye & Geoffrey & Families.. Sending our sincere condolences on the passing of your beautiful Mother. We sure had some great times & memories together. Sorry we cannot be there at this time but be assured our thoughts are with you. Cherish your wonderful memories. Sincerely Pat & Ron Samson
REPLY
Barb, Joe, Justin and Joel Elliott says
February 3, 2024 at 10:37 pm

Janice, Glenn, Jeremy, Jared and family our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom and grandmother. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. I know she will be surely missed by so many. Hold close how proud she was of you all. Rest in peace Mrs Holloway ❤️
REPLY
Valerie Burry says
February 4, 2024 at 2:02 pm

Faye, Janice and Jeffery
Please accept my sincere condolences, your Mom was a great lady for sure. I remember her as a very proud Mother. It was one of her greatest accomplishments in life to be the best mother. She shared a lot of stories about you guys when you were growing up and we certainly had a lot of laughs.
REPLY
Brenda and John Heeringa says
February 4, 2024 at 3:11 pm

Our sincere condolences to Jennifer, Geoff, Jaron and Jadon on the passing of your Mother and Grandmother. May your memories give you strength and peace.
REPLY
Jim and Elizabeth Cooper says
February 4, 2024 at 3:29 pm

Janice, Glenn, Jeremy, Jared and family. We sent our deepest sympathy. May you find find comfort in the memories you cherish of your mother and grandmother.
REPLY
Glenn Jenkins says
February 5, 2024 at 8:35 pm

Janice, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Think of you during this sorrowful time.
REPLY
Janice Locke says
February 6, 2024 at 4:31 pm

Janice and family, I was saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. Sending you love, strength and prayers to help you through this difficult time ❤️