Hollie was born on November 1, 1938, to the late George-Simon and Tennie Garrett Gorman in Calhoun County. She became a resident of El Dorado in 1956. She retired from South Arkansas Regional Health Center in 2013 after 34 years of service.
Hollie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a strong woman of faith, as a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church of El Dorado. Hollie was an avid bridge player and an active member of the Ole Sewing Sews quilting club. She had a servant’s heart and was a dear friend to many.
She is survived by her son, Robert (Bob) Wright; daughter, Mary Helen Thomas (Steve); grandchildren, Tyler Thomas (Megan) and Hannah Parson (Chayse); great-grandchildren, Brantley, Wrightleigh, and Whitley; sister, Kay Gorman Shaw; and three brothers: Edward Doss Gorman (Linda), Sammy Gorman (Coy), and Steve Gorman (Dedra).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church of El Dorado at 900 W Faulkner St., or CARTI Cancer Center at 1601 N West Ave., El Dorado, AR.
Family-hosted visitation will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church of El Dorado. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Hollie will follow at 11 a.m.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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Rest in peace, my dear sweet friend. I love you.
I’m so saddened to hear this! I loved Ms Hollie and her Famous “Tuna Mold” was the best! Sending Prayers to the Family!
Prayers for the family..
Mary and Steve we love yall and are here for you if we can do anything.
It is with much sadness that I am remembering my dear friend Hollie. She was a sweet, caring and and precious lady. We took a vacation together back in our single days and formed a special bond.Hollie was a special, kind and caring friend, who was always the same no matter how long since our last visit. RIP sweet friend.❤️
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