Eula Sorrells Holbrook Obituary (1910

Eula E. Sorrells Holbrook, 98, of Russellville, passed from this life into the next on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at her home. The daughter of William Lafayette and Nancy Evelyn (Hern) Sorrells, she was born September 1, 1910 at Economy, Arkansas. She and John Holbrook, Sr. were married on December 24, 1930 in Russellville. They opened Johns Cleaners in 1945, located at South Boulder and West 2nd Streets and operated the family business for almost 60 years. She loved flower gardening and had over 100 rose bushes in her yard along with Irises and hyacinths. Caring for her roses was a daily ritual for Miss Eula. The bounty of her hard work was shared in the homes of friends, family, churches and even the Old South Restaurant. She was a member of the Hoe and Hope Garden Club, the American Rose Society and the Russellville Garden Club. Mrs. Holbrook taught swimming for the Red Cross for many years at the old Russellville City Swimming Pool at the city park. She was also active in TOPS, enjoyed bowling and was a member of chapter #505 of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded by her parents, her husband and a son, John W. Holbrook, Jr. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Faye Sanders and husband Lynn, Russellville and Ann Demere of Russellville; two sons, Robert Holbrook & wife Rhoda, Birmingham, AL and Jim Holbrook of Russellville; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren. Graveside funeral service and burial will be at 10am, Friday, May 22, 2009 at Oakland Cemetery. Dr. Stephen P. Davis will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Thursday. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72802. PDF Printable Version