Beverly Jo Hollingworth, 78, of Oakland Mississippi, peacefully passed away March 29, 2026.
She was born September 28,1947, in Fort Knox, Kentucky to the late John T Erwin and Laura Erwin. Beverly was a highly respected Nurse Director Assistant for the Shelby County Government. She was a proud member of Whitehaven Baptist Church. She loved to fish, catching good yard sales, and watching tv. Beverly was a devoted wife, mother, mentor, grandmother, and friend.
She is proceeded in death by her mother and father, John and Laura Erwin.
She is survived by her husband, William Hollingworth; her daughter, Terry Collins (Dock) Ripley, MS; her sons David Hollingsworth (Cherri) Courtland, MS, Wayne Hollingsworth (Betty) Southaven, MS, twelve grandkids, twelve great grandkids, and four great great grandkids.
Beverly will be remembered for her love, strength, and lasting impact on any one her presence graced.
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Funeral services provided by:
Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park - East2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133

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