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Author: Lace_Lynch
Surnames: Powell, Holt, Thompson
Classification: obituary
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STRUTHERS - Avis B. Holt, 101, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, at the Maplecrest Nursing
Home.
Mrs. Holt was born Sept. 4, 1909, in Linton, Indiana, daughter of Lorenzo and Charlotte
(Thompson) Powell.
She worked as an electrician at Stewart Warner Aircraft. During World War II, she was a
caregiver for many children. Mrs. Holt was a die hard Chicago Cub's fan, and had been
attending games since the 1930s.
She enjoyed riding horses, driving motorcycles, playing baseball and enjoyed spending time
with her grandchildren, especially her two great-grandchildren.
Her husband, Dewey Holt whom she married in 1930, died in 1962.
She is survived by two grandchildren, Michael (Becky) Johnson of Struthers, Ohio and
Melissa Ann Ford of San Diego; and two great-grandchildren, Cody Lee Johnson and Lola
Grace Johnson.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Ruth Ann Johnson; and
siblings, Dale Powell, Perry (Pete) Powell, Merle Powell, Gary Powell, Betty, Chester
(Newt) Powell and Lotus Rains.
There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers,
Ohio.
Visit
www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
Mahoning
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