Laurie Ann Holloway of McKinney, formerly of Kempner, died unexpectedly Dec. 1, 2025. She was 65.
A celebration of her life was held at her favorite library in the historic district of McKinney.
Laurie graduated from Lampasas High School in 1978.
She worked for several years as a library clerk in McKinney. Although Laurie never became the librarian she hoped to be, she frequented the local library as much as she could in her free time. She spread her passion for reading far and wide.
Her philosophical talks will be missed by those who loved her. Laurie’s wisdom and knowledge on a variety of subjects, especially music, was awe-inspiring. Her hope for all the people living life in peace will remain in the hearts of her loved ones.
Laurie is survived by her mother, Kitty Guyer of Kempner; sisters Libby (Guyer) Ewing and Susan (Guyer) Gessner, both of Kempner; daughter, Emily Holloway of McKinney; and a niece, Hannah Gessner, and nephew, Benjamin Gessner, both of Seattle, Washington.
