Doris Moore Holloway Obituary in Durham at Holloway Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Doris Moore Holloway

Doris Moore Holloway, 91 was born July 27, 1931 in Durham, North Carolina and departed this life on Juneteenth "Freedom Day" Monday, June 19, 2023. Doris, the youngest daughter of the late Aaron Joseph Moore and Ola Bass Moore, was predeceased by her husband John Mills Holloway, sister Beatrice Moore Hawley and brother Aaron Moore, Jr. She received her early education and diploma from Hillside High School, and later completed her B.S. in Physical Therapy (1953) and M.L.S. in Library Science (1962) degrees from North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC. Doris married the love of her life, J. Mills Holloway, 70 years ago on June 6, 1953.

She was very passionate about baking cakes, cooking, sewing, knitting, reading, spending time with family and friends, and dancing with her husband. Even during her extended illness, she seemed to be more concerned about others than herself. She enjoyed her final years in Roxboro, NC at the Helping Hands Adult Care Home. Because her health did not allow her to attend church, Doris religiously watched First Baptist Church of Glenarden online every Sunday when she was able to do so.

Doris devoted 38 years as a career Librarian with Johnson C. Smith University, Saint Augustine's University, Wake County Public Libraries, and retired from the State Library of North Carolina as Head of Government & Business Services Branch where she was awarded Order of the Long leaf Pine, the highest award for state service by the Governor.

Throughout her life she was an active member of the Raleigh/Durham community over the last 65 years. She was a member of the Saint Augustine's Chapel, serving on the Church Vestry and heading the Altar Guild. Her contributions to the College and Chapel were featured in the "Episcopal Women" traveling exhibit. Also, Doris was a Delta Dear and Diamond Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; recognized as Queen of the National Association of University Women; North Carolina Central University Alumni Association, NCCU Society of Golden Eagles; Hillside High School Alumni Association; Guys & Dolls; and she supported her husband in dozens of community organizations and political campaigns.

Doris is survived by: her sons, J. M. "Jay" Holloway, Jr. (Katriel) of Upper Marlboro, MD, and Ivan J. Holloway (Janelle) of Durham, NC; her grandchildren, Brittany J. Holloway of Charlotte, NC, Winston J. Holloway of Raleigh, NC, Jessica R. Holloway of Manassas, VA, Isaiah J. Holloway of Raleigh, NC, Faith S. Holloway of Upper Marlboro, MD, and bonus grandchildren, Bryan and Jasmine Rouse; sister-in-law Lily V. Holloway of Philadelphia, PA; and she was blessed with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Omega Omega Service of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc: Friday, June 23, 2023, 7:00 pm at Saint Augustine's Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the Historic Saint Augustine's Chapel, 1411 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610; family and friends Visitation Service from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, funeral service at 12:00 noon. Burial will held at Montlawn Memorial Park in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The Funeral Service will be streamed on: https://www.facebook.com/sauhistoricchapel

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Deborah L Noel sent Red and White Floor Basket for Doris Moore Holloway - June 23, 2023

Sending thoughts and prayers for God's peace and comfort. Mrs. Holloway was such a beautiful person inside and out. She blessed all who knew her.

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Heartfelt Condolences to Jay, Ivan, and the entire Holloway-Moore Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in eternal peace Mrs. Holloway.
With Love, Clyde III, Wayne, and Carolyn Beatty

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Roy Powell sent Beautiful Dreams for Doris Moore Holloway - June 22, 2023

Ivan, we offer our sincere condolences to you and the Holloway family, and we pray that God will comfort you during your time of bereavement. Roy and Rena Powell🙏🏽

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Ivan and Jay and Family
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MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROR.
SOROR AVA RAGLAND BAILEY

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF SOROR DORIS HOLLOWAY AT THIS TIME OF SORROR.
SOROR AVA RAGLAND BAILEY

My Condolences To The Family🙏🏾
Lillie Evans Burrell

My Condolences To The Family🙏🏾🙏🏾

My prayers and thoughts are with the family! May God comfort you for such a time as this. Arhlene Hawkins

Her presence always brought peace and joy. I will always remember her sweetness, and I am blessed to have known her as a soror and the mother of my dear friend and mentor Jay. Rest in peace, Mrs. Holloway.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May the precious memories and love of Mrs. Doris help to comfort each of you in the days ahead as I know she will live forever in your hearts. Diane Cox, Durham, NC

Jay and family My deepest condolences for your loss. God is able to get you through this. I'm praying for Him to comfort you and keep you.
Love, Rev. Lettie Carr First Baptist Church of Glenarden, MD

Mrs. Holloway was a wonderful light and quiet inspiration of peace and kindness. Rest in eternal joy in Christ Jesus.

My memory brings joy as I recall watching Jay wheel his Mom throughout the FBCG Worship Center. She greeted us with a warm smile and conversation. We let her know how grateful we are to have her son leading our Production team. For the past few years, my co-laborers and I prayed regularly for her. She will be missed.

Condolences to you (Ivan) and the Holloway family. Our thoughts are with you. Cedric and Mary Russell

Ivan, we offer our sincere condolences to you and the Holloway family, and we pray that God will comfort you during your time of bereavement. Roy and Rena Powell🙏🏽

She was a kind, sweet spirit that will be missed and forever remembered. She was a cousin and a Sorority Sister who was dependable and gracious. I extend my sincere condolences to the immediate family. Barbara Cooper Robinson

My deepest condolences to Jay, Ivan and the entire Holloway Family during this difficult time.
Zenobia Fuller-Rogers and Family

Heartfelt condolences to the family of Doris Moore Holloway! May the love of God comfort your heart and mind during this most difficult time! God bless you! Mr. Bill & Dr. Queen Cannon

Our prayers are with you during this challenging times. We cherish the memories of our loved ones and we will always remember them forever in our hearts! May God shine His light on each of you! With heartfelt condolences! Dr. Queen Lawson & Mr. Bill Cannon

My condolences to the family of Ms. Holloway. Ms. Holloway was my first supervisor at the State Library of NC. She was very knowledgeable about Government Docs. I learned alot under her leadership. I will never forget her smile and her kindness. She will always remain in my heart. Karen Hunter

My condolences to the family of Ms. Holloway. Ms. Holloway was my first supervisor at the State Library of NC. She was very knowledgeable about Government Docs. I learned alot under her leadership. I will never forget her smile and her kindness. She will always remain in my heart.

My condolence to brother Ivan and Jay Holloway and family. My God comfort you during this time of sorrow. Brother Ken Abrom and family.

We, the McAllister family offer our condolences to the you, the Holloway family. You mom and grandmother will live on with you and through you as you keep her memories alive. You are in our thoughts and prayers and may God sustain you. 🙏🏽

Deepest condolences to the family. Frazier

My Condolences to the Halloway family. May God continue to bless and keep you always. 🙏🏽😇🙏🏽

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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