Edith Rebecca Holsinger

Edith Rebecca Holsinger of South Boston, VA passed away August 3, 2017. She was born in Halifax County, VA on December 3, 1912 and was 104 years of age. She was the daughter of the late John Geil Holsinger and the late Lydia Ellen Beam Holsinger.   She was an active member of Scottsburg Baptist Church for 32 years.  She retired from J.P. Stevens after 41 years of service.   Edith Rebecca Holsinger is survived by: Three nieces Sharon Williamson of South Dakota Kelly Williamson DeRoy, South Dakota Tracey Williamson of San Antonio, TX   ***Preceded in death by*** Three sisters Rhoda May Holsinger Gladys H. Philpott Stella Holsinger One Brother Floyd O. Holsinger Nephew John A. Philpott Special Thanks to her caregivers Ethel Everhart, Myrtle Spangler, Virginia Martin, Erma Joyner, Carolyn Rickmond and Diana Satterfield Close Friends: Linda and Sam Hailey, Dorcas Martin and Nancy and Charles Hazelwood.   Graveside service will be held Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. at Halifax Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ron Rhew and Hudson Reese officiating.   Visitation Sunday, August 6, 2017 following the graveside service.   For memorials please consider Scottsburg Baptist Church P.O. Box 85 Scottsburg, VA 24589 and Sentara Halifax Regional Hospice 2204 Wilborn Ave South Boston, VA 24592. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.  Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592