Myrtle S. Holligan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Myrtle S. Holligan, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2018 in the loving and caring community of the Southwest Assisted Living - Memory Care Unit, in Del Rio, Texas. She was born in Hempstead, Texas on July 19, 1933 the only and very beloved child of Claude and Bessie Shelburne but resided in Bryan, Texas for most of her life. On May 14, 1959 she married Gene Leldon Holligan. Together they had one daughter. Myrtle retired from the Payroll Department at Texas A&M University on July 31, 1990. She enjoyed cooking for her family, attending air shows with her husband, and most of all she dearly loved her grandchildren. Myrtle is preceded in death by her parents and husband of 47 years. Left to honor her memory are her daughter Tracy (Martin) Humphreys, grandchildren Jessica (Steven), Cayden, and Amy, as well as many other family and friends. There will be a private ceremony with immediate family held graveside at time of interment. A Special Thanks to Marylou Lopez for not only caring for and loving my mother but for becoming a dearly loved part of our family, as well as the staff at Southwest Assisted Living for taking such good care of Myrtle and making the final years of her life so pleasant. In lieu of flowers, please pray for all those affected by stroke, Alzheimer’s and dementia. "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going." John 14: 1-4 Funeral arrangements with G. W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, of Del Rio LTD, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas. 78840 Ph: 830.775.2000

Myrtle S. Holligan

July 19, 1933 - February 4, 2018