Rev. Holley

HOLLEY, Mrs. Faye - Age 72, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at Genesys Health Park. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2010 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11 a.m. Rev. Alvin Richardson officiating. Interment Gracelawn Community Cemetery, G-5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:30 a.m. Friday. Rev. Holley will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12Noon-8 p.m. Thursday. Reverend Faye “Granny” Holley was born June 9, 1938 in Birmingham, Alabama, the daughter of Inez Vale and Frank Thomas. Faye was a longtime resident of Flint, Michigan, where she worked many years at the Anderson Tank Plant. On April 21, 1974, she was ordained as an Evangelist, where she went on to do wonderful works for the Lord, and then on March 22, 1981 she was ordained to the Ministry by the late Bishop B.J. Burgess. Reverend Faye Holley was a proud member and Minister of Amazing Grace Evangelistic Ministries for many years. She enjoyed reading her Bible, cooking and doing great works for the Lord; along with spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Reverend Holley was a loving caring person who would give you her very last if you needed it. She always kept a smile on her face even in the worst of times, and when she spoke about how good God was, you could see the radiance of her spirit. Reverend Holley will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to have known her. She leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Chenise Holley; 3 sons, Michael Poole, Stephon Poole all of Flint and Jeffery (Candice) Thomas of Monterey, CA; grandchildren, Jeffrey Thomas, Cameron Thomas, Stephine Thomas, Taresa Thomas all of Flint, Tamekia Thomas of Monterey, CA, Jovan Holley, Carreale Holley, Tasanta Holley, Eric Mosley, Chantal Mosley, Arron Poole, Idriz Boaz, all of Flint; great grandchildren, Simmiah, Shiomdila, Jezal, Jereld, Danyeal Thomas of Monterey, CA, Neveahn Holley, Deora Patrick and Kamora Mosley of Flint; 2 sisters, Diane Jackson and Jaqueline Thomas of Flint; brother, Earl Thomas of Lansing, MI; 3 nieces, Kristy Jackson Dennis of Flint, LaShawn and Lisa Thomas of Denver, CO; 4 nephews, Gregory Thomas, Howard Thomas, Earl Thomas Jr. and Shelby Thomas, of Flint; cousin, Lula Pea; a host of other relatives and friends, including special friends, Jean Petty and Ms. Cleo. Reverend Holley was preceded in death by her husband, Augusta Lee Holley; daughter, Cathy Mosley; parents, Inez Vale and Frank Thomas; grandparents, Leroy and Jessie McPherson; niece, Kim Jackson; great nephew, Shelby Jackson Jr.; son-in-law, James Mosley; sister-in-law, Irene Thomas; and long time family friend Joyce Chatmon. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Steven Shapiro, Genesys Health Park Hospital, Amazing Grace Evangelistic Ministries and her neighbor.

Rev. Holley

June 9, 1938 - December 8, 2010