Julie (Carol) Parker Holloway went to be with her Lord and
Savior on September 6, 2023, after a long illness. She was
surrounded by loved ones at her home in Kingston, Oklahoma.
Julie was born on November 29, 1966, in Fort Worth, Texas. She
grew up in Burleson, Texas, where she was a member of the high
school speech and debate team, competing in numerous tournaments
in debate, oratory, and extemporaneous speaking.
Julie attended college at Texas A&M University, and later at the
University of Texas at Arlington, where she earned a bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration, majoring in finance and
accounting. She began her professional life in accounting, but
quickly realized that sitting behind a desk was not for her.
Extroverted and vivacious, she was far happier talking to people
than creating spreadsheets. She found her calling when she
switched to sales, enjoying and excelling at selling luxury cars
and custom home upgrades. She became the manager of a regional
home design center, a role she greatly enjoyed.
After moving to Oklahoma, Julie met and (in 2013) married Bob
Holloway, her devoted and beloved husband for the rest of her
life. While Julie never had children of her own, she took great
joy and pride in helping to raise her stepdaughter from a prior
marriage, Hailey Willis, whom Julie loved with all her heart.
Julie was a creative person and enjoyed many hobbies, including
painting, needlework, and arts and crafts of all kinds. She
loved traveling, especially the trips that she and Bob took to
Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, Yosemite National Park, and
Monterey Bay. Julie also served as a volunteer CASA
(Court-Appointed Special Advocate), advocating for children in
the child abuse and neglect legal system.
Julie was preceded in death by her father, James Ray Parker,
Jr., in 1997. She leaves behind many beloved family members and
friends, including her husband, Bob Holloway; her mother, Wanda
Parker Henderson; her sister, Diane Parker; her brother-in-law,
John Howe; and her nephews, Eric and Jake Parker-Howe, her
stepson, Derrick Holloway and 2 step grandchildren, Rylee and
Logan Holloway.
Memorial donations may be made to Westview Boys Home, 120 W.
Broadway St., Hollis, Ok 73550
Casket Bearers: John Howe, Eric Parker-Howe, Jake Parker-Howe,
Derrick Holloway, Lane McPhail, Josh Williams, Blake Williams
Honorary Bearers: Bill Holloway and Miles Thornton
