Lucille Hollenhead

Lucille Hollenhead, age 95, of Richlands, Virginia, passed to her heavenly home on February 16, 2024. Lucille was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on December 31, 1928. She lived in Knoxville most of her childhood. Beginning in 1947, she attended King College in Bristol. Tennessee, where she met J.B., her husband of 51 years. Lucille and J.B. married in December of 1950 and over the next 17 years, had four daughters and one son. In 1961, Lucille and J.B. left their home in Knoxville and moved to Richlands. Lucille was a devoted wife and mother. Once all five children were in school, Lucille took a job as a teacher’s aide at Richlands Elementary School, where she enjoyed helping children with math and other academics and began new friendships that would last a lifetime. She retired in 2001 after 28 years of service. A member of the Richlands Presbyterian Church since 1961, Lucille was a dedicated worker in the church. Over the years, she taught Sunday School, helped with various youth programs, chaired the Mission Committee and Congregational Care and Concern Committee, presided at both President and Vice President of the Women of the Church, served as a ruling elder, and served as a representative to Presbytery. She was awarded an Honorary Life Membership for faithful service to women’s work in the church. Most recently, she focused on the Operation Christmas Child shoebox mission, wrapping nearly 1000 boxes each year. Lucille loved her church family, particularly her Sunday School Class and her Women’s Circle which she hosted once a month in her home. Lucille was always busy around the house, enjoying sewing, vegetable and flower gardening, working jigsaw puzzles, and hosting family during the holidays. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mac Albert Campbell and Mary Ruth Logan Campbell; her husband, Rev. James B. Hollenhead; granddaughters, Jodi Beth Alderson and Natalee McCall; great granddaughter, Justace Gibson; and great grandson, Holston Cole. Those remaining to celebrate her life include: Two Sisters, Mary Stevens and Martha Wolfe Four Daughters: Cynthia Hess; Mary Cole; Debbie Craft and husband, John; and Rebekah Broomhall Son: Jim Hollenhead and wife, Carroll Grandchildren: Luke Barker and wife, Keshia; David Cole and wife, Haley; Logan Alderson Horne; Jacob White and wife, Danielle; McKinley White and wife, Hannah; James Hollenhead; Emily Broomhall; Matthew Broomhall; and Jenna Hollenhead Great Grandchildren: Benjamin Street, Knox Anthony Knighten, Donavon Alderson, Chloe White, Claire White, Paisley Cole, Macy Cole, Blayne Horne, Titus Cole, Sykaileynne Barker, Eden Kate Cole, Xakyhia Barker, Dorothy “Dottie” Cole, Charlotte White, Zeyvonta Barker, and Lucille “Lucy” Cole Three great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. A Celebration of Life for Lucille Hollenhead will be conducted Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the Richlands Presbyterian Church, 200 Lee Street, Richlands, Virginia with Dr. Curtis Fussell officiating. Entombment will follow at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum in Richlands, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Luke Barker, David Cole, Matthew Broomhall, Knox Anthony Knighten, James Hollenhead, Donavon Alderson, Jacob White, and McKinley White. The family will receive friends at the church from 11am until 1pm on Wednesday prior to the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to: Richlands Presbyterian Church’s Operation Child Misson Project, PO BOX 446, Richlands, Virginia 24641. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

Lucille Hollenhead

December 31, 1928 - February 16, 2024