Barbara Autry Hollaway entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Green Tree Assisted Living at the age of 88 years old. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, September 11, at Broadway Baptist Church with Pastor Lee Herring officiating. Barbara will be laid to rest at Woodland Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Barbara was born June 12, 1935, in Stedman, North Carolina to Hollie Harvey Autry and Annie Callie (Matthews) Autry. She was raised on a tobacco and cotton farm, and graduated from Cape Fear High School as valedictorian in 1953. On May 31, 1953, just before Barbara's 18th birthday, she and Lawrence Hopkins "Larry" Hollaway, Jr. were united in marriage in Stedman.

Barbara and Larry continued their education at the University of Oklahoma. They eventually made their home in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, where they raised their son, James Michael; and were passionate members of Broadway Baptist Church. Barbara was known for her devout and strong faith, and serving Jesus. Barbara and Larry often performed duets for services. She was active throughout the church including teaching pre-school, singing in the church choir, decorating the church, Women's Ministry Union (WMU), Lottie Moon Drive, and Vacation Bible School.

Barbara was a beautiful seamstress, enjoyed working in her yard and gardening, and always looked forward to a good shopping trip.

Barbara is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry in 1999; her parents; and sisters: Elinor Averitt, Grace Naylor, and Faye McDaniel.

Survivors include her son, James Michael Hollaway and Colleen; grandchildren: Haley Hollaway O'Dell and husband, Josh, Jason Hollaway and wife, Emily, and Jeffrey Hollaway; and great-grandchildren: Autry, Hudson, Linley, Blair, and Maren.

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