Frances Holloway, 85, of 202 Arbor Terrace, Aiken, South Carolina, peacefully transitioned to
be with God on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. She was the only child born to the late Mary Rowe
and John McKinney, in Ridge Spring, SC, on April 26, 1937.

Growing up during the oppression of segregation, she recognized the importance of education
and working hard. She graduated from Ridge Hill High School, where she played basketball and
was a member of the 4-H club. Frances was baptized at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Ridge
Spring, SC where she sang in the senior choir and served as an active lifelong member. She
retired from Owens Corning Fiberglas with 30 years of service. She never stopped learning and
following her retirement, she studied and became a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Both family and friends affectionately referred to her as Granny Frances. She was the
cornerstone of her family and a strong, resourceful, independent businesswoman known for
closing real estate deals, collecting antiques, and driving her pickup trucks. She could frequently
be seen chauffeuring relatives and friends to appointments or errands. She enjoyed tending her
rose bushes, traveling to visit family, spending time at the beach, and actively participating in the
lives of her grands and great grands – from supporting them at educational events, sports
activities, professional endeavors, and importantly, taking them to church.

She is preceded in death by her husband David, her daughter Celie Lydia Band Dunbar, her son
David Holloway Jr., and her grand-daughter Vashon Perry.

She is survived by her loving oldest daughter Mary Frances (Owen) Mason and youngest son
Vernon Holloway; daughter-in-law Linollia Holloway (wife of the late David Jr.); grandchildren
Octavia (Phillip) Palmer, Caroline Mason, Gerald (Patrice) Mason, Megan (Brandan) Wilson,
Martin (Holly) Mason, Maya (Jared) Phillips, Madreka Powell, LaToya Baskett, Gelester
Baskett, Tarevea Baskett, Jermaine Holloway, Ashley (Tisha) Holloway, Gabrielle Holloway,
and Aja Dunbar; 28 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and loving cousins and
relatives.

A public viewing will be held Sunday, January 8, 2023, from 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM at
Jerusalem Baptist Church, 4185 Columbia Hwy North, Ridge Spring, SC, 29129. Private burial
immediately following.

The family gratefully receives all prayers and condolences. In lieu of flowers, the family
welcomes donations to made in honor of Granny Frances to the Center for African American
History, Art, and Culture, 120 York St., Aiken, SC 29801, caahac.org.

Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-Aiken