Mary Katherine Holtzclaw
June 8, 1935 - December 22, 2021
Mary Katherine Holtzclaw passed away on December 22nd, 2021. She was 86 years old. Mary was born to the late Mervin William Bettis and the late Alice Marie Cooper (Spinks) on June 8th, 1935. She grew up in Hillsboro, Virginia. On May 7th,1954 she married the late Austin M. Holtzclaw, Jr. Mary moved to Wye Mills in 1960, where she would work as a biscuit maker for Ruth Orrell Bakery for 44 years in Wye Mills, MD. She enjoyed relaxing and watching television. Along with her parents, Mary was predeceased by her husband Austin M. Holtzclaw Jr. on May 22nd, 1987, her grandson Jack Higgs Jr. in 1972, brothers and sisters George, Helen, Mervin Jr., Mildred, Dorothy, John, and James and son in law Jack Higgs in 1995. She is survived by her daughter Betty Higgs, Ann (Larry) Usilton, grandson Larry Usilton Jr. (Jamie), and sister Geraldine Jane Bettis. Services will be private. Condolences can be made at www.fhnfuneralhome.com
Mary Katherine Holtzclaw passed away on December 22nd, 2021. She was 86 years old. Mary was born to the late Mervin William Bettis and the late Alice Marie Cooper (Spinks) on June 8th, 1935. She grew up in Hillsboro, Virginia. On May 7th,1954... View Obituary & Service Information