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Twila F. Holyfield

  • August 6, 1941 - July 12, 2012
  • Independence
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“Mom, I hope you are watching today as your children and grandchildren celebrate your life and the love that we have for you. We miss you. Love, Etta ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Etta - Kansas City, MO - daughter

“Dear Grandma, I Miss You Sooo Much & I Wish R.I.P. Meant Return If Possible. I Think About You Everyday & All I Ever Wanted Was For You To Get...Read More » ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Granddaughter Shenia - MO

“I LOVE YOU GRANDMA MORE THAN LIFE... I'M SO GLAD YOU ARE IN PEACE AND NO LONGER IN PAIN BUT I MISS YOU MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY... KA-ZHA AND DON-ASIA...Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Mia Gillette - Kansas City, MO

“WE WILL ALL MISS YOU DEEPLY. MAY GOD WATCH OTHER YOU KNOW.YOU WILL NO LONGER FEEL PAIN IN HEAVEN. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY. ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: jessica william - columbia, MO

“Thoughts and prayers may god be with you in your time of need and always ... Love Linda ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: linda dahlum - virginia beach, VA

“My thought and prayers are with all of you at this time. I did not know your mom very well but I know you all loved her and she loved you. Now she...Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: John And Peggy Coleman and family - MI

“I Love You Mom, you were always there for me no matter what. Never giving up and always trying to help me. I just wish I could have helped you more....Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Your Loving Daughter Sherri - MO

“Rest in peace . U will be truly missed ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Leslie calloway - indep, MO

“Dear family, So sorry for your loss, our family will be keeping your families in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do now...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Jennifer Jones - Kansas City, MO

“So Sorry for the loss of your Mother. I pray for you and your family to get through this! Love you ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Grace Lamar - Kansas City, MO


TWILA F. HOLYFIELD
Twila Faye Holyfield, 70, passed away in her daughter's home on July 12, 2012 following a short battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Ethel Williams, her sister Arleta Babbitt, brother Jack Williams, and beloved sons J.T. Masterson and David Len Callen. She is survived by her sister, Nayola Cooper, daughters; Pamela Dahlum, Sherri Tisdale (Michael Finney), Henrietta Mitchell (George) and Davena Jones (Levoins), and her sons; Howard Callen, Tim Callen (FaDonn) and David Bradshaw. One of Faye's greatest joys in life were her 25 grandchildren Rachael, Jared, Jessica, Laurel, Howard, Cody, Mia, Terrance, Shenia, Andre, Mariah, K.J., Anna, Kyshauna, L.J., Danesha, DeAndre, Trevon, Brittany, Damius, Abby, Darian, DeMarcus, Trinity, Deon, and great grandchildren Ka-Zha and Don-Asia. Born in Manhattan Kansas, Faye travelled to many places as a military wife including Junction City, KS; South Dakota, Texas, many years at Fort Leonard Wood, MO and Aransas Pass, TX. She spent most of her life caring for others in a variety of jobs. She was an avid reader, creative writer, sent countless letters and cards, she never missed a birthday or anniversary, loved to feed wildlife such as ducks and squirrels, and bake Christmas cookies with her grandchildren. Her family will hold a private memorial service on August 6, 2012. Contributions may be offered to St. Luke's Hospice. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. (Arr: Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, 816-353-1218)