Holly leaves a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity.  Holly gave 100% to her family, friends, and everything she was involved in and asked for nothing in return.  When Holly met you, you became her friend for life.  I remember Holly telling us that her freshman year she was the designated driver because she wanted to be sure everyone got home safely.  Even when she didn't go out her friends knew they could call her and she would go get them and take them home.  And when she did go out, she kept an eye on her friends, sticking by them to be sure they would be safe, she cared so much for others.

In elementary school one of her classmates was from a combined family who had nine children and when Christmas came along it meant this child received only one present.   Holly asked me and Howard if she could go through her toys and give some to her classmate.  We told her to go pick out what she wanted to give and Holly came back with baby dolls, Hot Wheels, games, puzzles, etc. and said she wanted to give it all to the little girl.  This act of generosity and kindness was just one example of the many things Holly did for others.  As Holly got older she and I would hand out Christmas cards with $5 in them to complete strangers wishing them a Merry Christmas and for Holly, seeing the smile on those peoples faces was what she loved most.  Christmas is a time for giving, but Holly gave all year long.