Lou Poore Hollowell

February 1, 1934 - March 8, 2023
Lou Poore Hollowell
Lou Poore Hollowell, 89, of Morehead City formerly of Washington and Aurora passed away on Wednesday March 8, 2023 at HomePlace of New Bern of New Bern, NC



Lou was born on February 1, 1934 in Washington, North Carolina, preceded in death by her husband Joseph Lee Hollowell; Father: Fred L. Poore, Sr. and Mother: Edna Swindell Poore; Sister: Sue P. Mobley; and brothers: Dr. Lawrence Poore and Fred H. Poore.



Survived by her daughter: Sally Burke and husband Ken Dean of Morehead City, North Carolina; son: Clifton E. Williams Jr. and wife Kathleen of Aurora, North Carolina; and daughter: Christy W. McBryde and husband Van of Kinston, North Carolina.

Two granddaughters: Stacy Rowe Brooks and husband Milton, Lauren McBryde Robertson and husband Tom.

Four grandsons: Christopher Ryan Williams and wife Carly, Dr. Michael Sean Williams and wife Natasha, Wilson Hunter McBryde and wife Nicole and Patrick Blake Williams.

Six great-granddaughters: Alexis Brooks, Lucy Gray, Madison McBryde, Lila Jo Williams, Tessa Robertson, and Teagan Williams.

Six great-grandsons: Bryson Brooks, Tucker Williams, Hunter McBryde, Bodie Williams, Camden Williams, James Robertson.



A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service Chapel located at 4500 Hwy 264 E. Washington, NC at 1:00pm. The family will receive guests prior at 12:00pm till the funeral hour.


In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to;

United Methodist Women’s Association

https://npkua.org/Forms/General-Donation

American Arthritis Association


Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service is honored to be assisting the Hollowell family.

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Funeral Service

Friday, March 10, 2023
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Service - Directions
4500 US Highway 264 East
Washington, NC 27889
2529754500

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Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service - Directions
4500 US Hwy 264 E. Washington NC 27889
  • Friday, March 10, 2023
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM

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  • March 11, 2023
    Jim Herrington says:
    Condolences for all of Lou's family.

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    Sidney & Faye Herrington says:
    Our heartfelt condolences to the Hollowell, Williams, Poore, Swindell, Mobley, Carswell, Thigpen, and all the family’s and friends of such a great lady. I knew Lou well, as she was the sister of my Aunt Sue Mobley and a sister of my good friend Larry Poore of Washington, NC, and 1st cousin of my good friend, Marion Cobb, Sue and Larry, who also recently passed in Jan and Marion&Larry, several yrs ago welcome ber to her heavenly assignment. We celebrate a life well lived today and pray peace of God for the entire family.

  • March 10, 2023
    Laura & Coley Jordan says:
    We are so sorry for loss. Ms. Lou was an awesome lady. She was always so kind sweet. May God bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

  • March 10, 2023
    Hugh and Linda Rowe says:
    We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful mother. May God’s peace surround and cover you during this difficult time.

  • March 10, 2023
    Rick, Paulette, Scott Robinson says:
    So sorry for your loss of a lovely and beautiful Lady. We have so many fond memories of your Dad and Mother every time we came to Aurora to visit our parents, Bob and Jerry. Prayers to all of you in this difficult time.

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  • March 09, 2023
    Pat and Vivian Parker says:
    So very sorry for the loss of your lovely Mother.