Celebrating the life of
Margaret C. Hollar
November 29, 1920 - January 26, 2013
Mary Margaret Cleveland Hollar
Mary Margaret Cleveland Hollar died on January 26, 2013. She was born in Marion County, Alabama, in 1920, to Cecil Morris and Fred Wendell Cleveland. Margaret grew up in Hart County, Georgia, and lived most of her life in Statesboro and Savannah.
Margaret was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was active in the GSU Symphony Guild and the Statesboro Garden Club. Her greatest treasures were her family and the happy times they spent together. Margaret shared her love of her Lord with her family and also shared her love of travel and sports. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a good friend to all who knew her.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Charles Everett Hollar; her parents; four brothers, Max, Dan, Charles and Jerry Cleveland; and one sister, Ginger Crawford.
Margaret is survived by three daughters, Judith H. Stanfield, Georgetown, TX; Jane H. Rainey Jerry, Savannah; Anna H. Douglas Pat, Lake Harding, AL; six grandchildren, Scott Stanfield Cyndi, Berkeley, CA; Leslie Stanfield Bingham Jacob, Georgetown, TX; Paul Rainey Dana, Thomasville; Margaret Meg Rainey Douglass Mike, Columbus; Charles Leslie Douglas Kay, Cypress, TX; Marianna Douglas O'Dea Ryan, Maumelle, AR. Also surviving are her 11 great-grandchildren, Ben Stanfield; Sarah and Leah Bingham; Margaret Margo and William Rainey; Charles and Marsh Douglass; Lauren and Brady Douglas; Margaret Maggie and Hayden Anna O'Dea. Other survivors include her three sisters, Betty Allsop, Helen Fordham and Ann Strickland.
A memorial service to celebrate Margaret's life will be held at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church on Friday, February 1, 2013, at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Isle of Hope UMC Missions Fund, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, GA 31406.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson chapel
Meema, You were a wonderful lady and a loving great grandmother to me! I loved spending time with you and getting to spend the night at your retirement home. You had so many friends and family that loved you and especially me. One day I will be rejoined with you in heaven! I love and miss you dearly you were like a mother to me. I love you sooooooooooo much and cry every time I think about you and how much I miss you! you are the one of the best things that have happened to me and I just love you with all of my heart. Love, Margo Your great granddaughter
- Margo, ,
Our prayers are with you. Celebrate the good times that you had with your Mom. She is at peace. You will miss her,but then is when you hold onto the good memories. Love Jerrie
- Stephen and Jerrie Rainey, Lafayette, LA
Leslie, Thinking of you during this very difficult time. Know that many of us are thinking about you and your family and are sending our thoughts and prayers your way.
- HB Moms, , TX
With Sympathy, Shelby Eagle
- Shelby Eagle, Columbus, GA
Anna, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Such a beautiful lady.
- Rita Renfroe, Columbus, GA
Mrs. Hollar was a beautiful lady, I know she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. ~The Nielsens
- Robyn Nielsen, Evergreen, AL
A sweet, caring, and beautiful woman. It was always evident how much she adored her family. I loved hearing Margo talk about her spend the night parties at Meemas! Our love and prayers are with you all.
- Ashley and Chris Wadsworth, Little Rock, AR
My condolences to Anna and all her family. God bless you and peace to the soul of your mother.
- Mike Edmondson, Columbus, GA
Jane; My thougths and prayers go out to you and your family! Sorry for your loss. Joe Joseph Smith
- Joseph C Smith, Savannah, GA
I don't know Mrs. Hollar, but I do know her daughter, Anna Douglas, and her granddaughter, Marianna. Both are very fine people who love Mrs. Hollar and will miss her greatly. My condolences to the family in this loss.
- Martha Noyes, Cataula, GA
Judi, Jane and Anna, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. Both your Mom and Dad were special to us as they were to many, many people. God Bless!
- Judy and Johnny Buff, Newton, NC
Seemed like a beautiful lady. We met her at Marianna and Ryan's wedding. May God comfort Anna,Marianna, and your entire family. Love, Mike, Mary, Braxton, and Macklin Smith Piedmont, OK
- Michael & Mary Smith, Piedmont,, OK
What a great lady and wonderful person! I so enjoyed even the brief conversations we had by phone. God be with your entire family- -especially in this time of rememberance, but also always. She will be missed! Love
- Bob Joiner, Georgetown, TX
Your mom was a delight to know. We are keeping you all in prayer as you say goodbye.
- Susan Boes and Bill Jones, Lake Harding, AL
In loving memory of a beautiful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will always be remembered as having a kind spirit and a love for her family throughout her days here. May God rest her soul, and offer His strength to all of you. Love, Becky and Terry O'Dea
- Becky and Terry O'Dea, Norman, OK
Please accept my sincerest condolences.
- Jay Hall, Savannah, GA
A wonderful lady. I remember being A guest in her home . I remember Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Margaret were a class act. God bless the family in this time of sorrow and remember you will see them again one day.
- Gil Williams, Lyons, GA
A wonderful lady. I remember being A guest in her home . I remember Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Margaret were a class act. God bless the family in this time of sorrow and remember you will see them again one day.
- Gil Williams, Lyons, GA
A wonderful lady. I remember being A guest in her home . I remember Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Margaret were a class act. God bless the family in this time of sorrow and remember you will see them again one day.
- Gil Williams, Lyons, GA
Condolences to the family of this beautiful lady.
- Barbara H. McCoy, Savannah, GA
Meema, You were a wonderful lady and a loving great grandmother to me! I loved spending time with you and getting to spend the night at your retirement home. You had so many friends and family that loved you and especially me. One day I will be rejoined with you in heaven! I love and miss you dearly you were like a mother to me. I love you sooooooooooo much and cry every time I think about you and how much I miss you! you are the one of the best things that have happened to me and I just love you with all of my heart. Love, Margo Your great granddaughter
- Margo, ,
Our prayers are with you. Celebrate the good times that you had with your Mom. She is at peace. You will miss her,but then is when you hold onto the good memories. Love Jerrie
- Stephen and Jerrie Rainey, Lafayette, LA
Leslie, Thinking of you during this very difficult time. Know that many of us are thinking about you and your family and are sending our thoughts and prayers your way.
- HB Moms, , TX
With Sympathy, Shelby Eagle
- Shelby Eagle, Columbus, GA
Anna, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Such a beautiful lady.
- Rita Renfroe, Columbus, GA
Mrs. Hollar was a beautiful lady, I know she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. ~The Nielsens
- Robyn Nielsen, Evergreen, AL
A sweet, caring, and beautiful woman. It was always evident how much she adored her family. I loved hearing Margo talk about her spend the night parties at Meemas! Our love and prayers are with you all.
- Ashley and Chris Wadsworth, Little Rock, AR
My condolences to Anna and all her family. God bless you and peace to the soul of your mother.
- Mike Edmondson, Columbus, GA
Jane; My thougths and prayers go out to you and your family! Sorry for your loss. Joe Joseph Smith
- Joseph C Smith, Savannah, GA
I don't know Mrs. Hollar, but I do know her daughter, Anna Douglas, and her granddaughter, Marianna. Both are very fine people who love Mrs. Hollar and will miss her greatly. My condolences to the family in this loss.
- Martha Noyes, Cataula, GA
Judi, Jane and Anna, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. Both your Mom and Dad were special to us as they were to many, many people. God Bless!
- Judy and Johnny Buff, Newton, NC
Seemed like a beautiful lady. We met her at Marianna and Ryan's wedding. May God comfort Anna,Marianna, and your entire family. Love, Mike, Mary, Braxton, and Macklin Smith Piedmont, OK
- Michael & Mary Smith, Piedmont,, OK
What a great lady and wonderful person! I so enjoyed even the brief conversations we had by phone. God be with your entire family- -especially in this time of rememberance, but also always. She will be missed! Love
- Bob Joiner, Georgetown, TX
Your mom was a delight to know. We are keeping you all in prayer as you say goodbye.
- Susan Boes and Bill Jones, Lake Harding, AL
In loving memory of a beautiful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will always be remembered as having a kind spirit and a love for her family throughout her days here. May God rest her soul, and offer His strength to all of you. Love, Becky and Terry O'Dea
- Becky and Terry O'Dea, Norman, OK
Please accept my sincerest condolences.
- Jay Hall, Savannah, GA
A wonderful lady. I remember being A guest in her home . I remember Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Margaret were a class act. God bless the family in this time of sorrow and remember you will see them again one day.
- Gil Williams, Lyons, GA
A wonderful lady. I remember being A guest in her home . I remember Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Margaret were a class act. God bless the family in this time of sorrow and remember you will see them again one day.
- Gil Williams, Lyons, GA
A wonderful lady. I remember being A guest in her home . I remember Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Margaret were a class act. God bless the family in this time of sorrow and remember you will see them again one day.
- Gil Williams, Lyons, GA
Condolences to the family of this beautiful lady.
- Barbara H. McCoy, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
