Michelle Reness (Holloway) Richard

Michelle Holloway was born to Loretta and Elroy Holloway.  She grew up in Taylor, Texas and later moved to Austin, Texas.  She accepted Christ at an early age and knew Him to be her Lord and Savior. 

Michelle married Mr. Wayne Richard on June 5, 2016.

Michelle was a loving wife, sister, sister-mom, aunt, great-aunt, and friend.  There are so many wonderful memories to remember about her.  She had a beautiful smile and a laugh that would light up any room.  She enjoyed family gatherings, cooking and having a good time. Michelle was an encourager.  She treated people with dignity and fairness, often lending a listening ear when making tough life choices.  Michelle made it her mission to help those she loved.   

Michelle was preceded in death by her Mother and Stepfather Loretta and Will Thomas and her, Father Elroy Holloway.

She leaves to cherish her memory her Husband Wayne Richard.  Sisters, Christine Jackson (Samuel) of Panama City, FL, Bridgett Rivers (Clay) of Round Rock, TX.  Brothers, Kevin Holloway (Michelle) of Austin, TX, Alvin Thomas, of Taylor, TX, Rodney Thomas (Leticia) of Manor, TX, Brandon Thomas Sr. of San Antonio, TX, Step-sons, Gerome Sr (Tanya), Leonard Sr (Erica), and Brandon (Dee). Stepmother Doretha Holloway.  A host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, family, and friends. 

God’s Garden

By Melissa Shreve

God looked around his garden and found an empty place

He then looked down upon the Earth and saw your tired face

He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest

With the help of his angels they flew you to your heavenly place

Gods garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best

He knew you were suffering, he knew you were in pain

He knew that you would never get well on Earth again

He saw the road was getting rough and the hills too hard to climb

He closed your weary eyelids and whispered “Peace be Thine”

It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone

For part of us went with you the day God called you home.