Mrs. Edna Suddeth Holden, 95, formerly of Inman, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 at White Oak Manor in Tryon, NC. Mrs. Holden was born in Inman, S.C. on July 22, 1915, the daughter of the late Blanch and Minnie (Weaver) Suddeth and was the widow of Claude Cleveland Holden.Her step mother was the late Sunnie Barnett Suddeth. They were married for over fifty-nine years. Mrs. Holden was a faithful member of Holston Creek Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher for young girls for many years. She was a member of the Winsome Sunday School Class and had been a member of the sanctuary choir. Mrs. Holden was a wonderful cook and a homemaker. She loved working in her flower and vegetable gardens and most of all loved sharing with her family and many friends.
Survivors include two sons, Grady Holden and his wife Nancy of Lyman, SC, Alfred Holden and his wife Marilyn of Inman, a daughter, Carolyn Staggs and her husband, Julian "Bud", of Campo bello, SC, a brother, Nolan Suddeth and his wife Barbara of Spartanburg, SC, a sister Heddie Wolfe and her husband Albert of Inman, five grandchildren, Scott and Gregg Staggs, Susan Gilbert,and Michael and Mark Holden. There are also thirteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was predeceded in death by six brothers, Roy, Jim, Woodrow, Charles, George and Fletcher Suddeth and one sister, Lyda Newman.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 at 3:00 PM at Holston Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Reggie Parker and Rev. Donnan Lawson conducting the service. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Inman. Pallbearers serving will be: Scott and Gregg Staggs, Michael and Mark Holden, Clint Staggs and Cody Gilbert. Memorials may be made to: Holston Creek Baptist Church, 311 Holston Creek Church Rd., Inman, SC 29349. The family is at their respective homes. An online guest register is available at: www.seawright-funeralhome.com
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Inman, SC