Alton, NH
Shirley Dale Holway, age 67, of Alton, passed away peacefully at home, July 19, 2022, with her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born April 18, 1955 in Rochester, NH, daughter of Charles & Lois (Foss) Jones, she was raised in Alton, where she attended Alton Central School, Salutatorian of her high school class.
She went to Eliot Hospital School of Nursing, where she made several forever friends. Shirley worked as a pediatric nurse at Laconia Hospital, for several years.
Shirley married her high school sweetheart "the love of her life" William Spear "Bill" Holway, they started a family of their own, with 3 beautiful children, Christy Lois, Reed Willis & Grant William. She also operated a daycare for several years.
Later she worked as a Caregiver to many local community members.
A dedicated Sunday School teacher and Christian Education Director, her faith was paramount in her life. Shirley was a beautiful soul, a True Example of Love, an "Angel on Earth", selfless till the very end, she was a true servant to our Lord.
Survived by her husband William Spear Holway, their 3 children & 6 grandchildren: daughter Christy Holway Bruss & husband Joe, Thaddeous & Theodore "Thunder" Bruss, son Reed Holway & wife Kelly, Anna, Paige & Madelyn Holway, son Grant Holway & wife Soung & Lahel, 2 sisters: Portia Jones Stauffacher & husband Donald, Sarah Jones Carrignan & husband David, several loving nieces & nephews, also numerous loving family members and friends, including best friend Suzy Smith. Predeceased by her parents & sisters Donna Lee Jones & Nina May Liedtke.
Family and friends are welcome to her funeral on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11am at the Community Church of Alton on Church Street in Alton, NH with Rev. Dr. Samuel Hollo, pastor, officiating. A calling hour is prior to the service from 9:30-11am. Interment will follow at New Riverside Cemetery in Alton. If desired, memorial donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital. To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com