Mary E. Holloway (nee: Tharp), Poplar Bluff MO, April 26, 1939, age 62. After fighting a long and hard battle our dear Mary entered into peaceful rest on September 5, 2001. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Donnie and Eva (Townsend) Tharp and Donald Tharp. Beloved wife of Johnny E. Holloway; loving mother of Sondra Boschert and Johnny W. Holloway; dear stepmother of Debbie Van Leer; proud grandmother of Danielle and Ashley Boschert, Cain Holloway, Michelle and Kevin Van Leer; cherished sister of Jimmie D. Tharp, Robert Tharp, William Tharp, Hershel Tharp, Jack Tharp and Peggy Hannah; dear mother-in-law of Thomas Boschert and Holly Foster; dear daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many. Mary had a courage like no other, She was a devoted Christian, kind and generous, always giving to others. Our sweet Mary will be missed and live in our hearts and memories forever.