Etta Arlene (Duff) Holloway was the first child born to Clayborn and Stella Mae (Crochett) Duff on April 4, 1935 in Salina, Kansas. Clay and Stella Mae then moved to Hoxie, Kansas, to be near relatives where Arlene started attending elementary school. During her 5th grade school year, her family moved to Codell, Kansas, located just south of Woodston, Kansas, Arlene loved school and was known as the "teacher's helper" and could recall names of the many students she tutored there. During her senior year of High school, the family made a final move to Alton, Kansas. While attending Alton High School she met Bob Holloway who grew up on a farm west of Alton. After graduating from high school, Bob and Arlene were married on January 30, 1955 and made their home in a small rustic house along the Solomon River just west of Alton. Bob and Arlene moved to Paradise, Kansas, for a short time before settling on a farm near Woodston, Kansas, where they started their family.
Their 4 boys, Kevin, Dean, Terry, and Danny, all grew up on the farm and have fond memories of living, working, and harvesting together. She enjoyed the farm, her garden, and the chickens that kept her boys busy feeding, cleaning, and gathering the eggs. Hard work was part of her nature and she lived and taught us hard work on the farm. Arlene loved and cared for her family, but also took time to care for others in need. She would cook meals and serve others while also teaching her cooking skills to kids in 4-H, who claimed many blue ribbons at the Rooks County Free Fair. Her smile was hard to forget, especially when she was with her boys, grandkids, and great grandkids. She always wanted to spend as much time with family as she could and would stay up VERY late with them playing games and telling stories. After her boys were grown, Bob and Arlene moved to Lindsborg, Kansas, for a short time before moving to Oakley, Kansas, just south of her childhood home near Hoxie. They made one more final move to Lindsborg to be with friends and closer to family. In Lindsborg, Arlene continued her visits to those in need of food, help, or just a friend. She also looked forward to family gatherings and cherished holidays when the family was all together.
Arlene will be remembered for her Christian faith in God and her love for Jesus. She shared her love for the Bible by teaching children in Sunday School and would share what Christ had done in her life with anyone who was interested. Her deep faith shown as she lived, worked, and cared for others. Her daily Bible readings would often be recited in conversations throughout the day. The Bible was her guidebook for life. Even if she forgot a favorite recipe, she always could remember her favorite scriptures and would share them with others.
Arlene is survived by her husband Bob of 69 years, her younger brother Cloyd Duff of Wichita Kansas; her sons: Kevin (Vicki) Holloway of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Terry (Kim) Holloway of Ness City, Kansas, and Dan (Diana) Holloway of Topeka, Kansas. Her grandchildren: Beth (Timothy) Johnson, Nolan (Samantha) Holloway, Kale (Nikki) Holloway, Hope (Chad) Bauman, Justin (Emily) Holloway, Melissa Holloway, Abby
Holloway, Anna Holloway, Ally (Grayson) Trueblood, Adriel Holloway, Amy Holloway, Caleb Holloway, and her great grandchildren: Aven, Eloise, Ean, Adler, Cora, Abba, Kaley, Cambree, Hattie, IlsaBelle, and Judge.
Arlene was preceded in death by her parents Clay and Stella Mae Duff, son Dean Holloway, and younger brother Jay Duff.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday, March 17 at Crick-Christian Funeral Home 103 N. Washington St. Lindsborg KS.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Monday, March 18 at Lindsborg Evangelical Covenant Church, 102 S. Washington St., Lindsborg.
Burial will be 3:00 pm at Woodston Cemetery, Woodston KS.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.