Banking was Holly's career beginning at Farmers and Merchants Bank of Stuttgart, then moving to Little Rock to join Worthern Bank and finally ending as the department head of the ATM's. She was a graduate of the LSU School of Banking in Baton Rouge, LA and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Betty M. Burke and Curtis and Rosa Eddins all of Stuttgart. Holly is survived by her husband, Rusty Smith of Pansy; a step son, Brian Smith of Little Rock; her parents, Howard C. and Donna B. Eddins of Hot Springs; two sisters, Diane Relyea and husband, David of Almyra and Tracy Zimmer and husband Steve of Bonnerdale; two nephews, Heath Relyea and wife, Angel and Mark Relyea and wife, Ashley all of Almyra; and three special nieces, Sidney, Christan and Harlie Relyea or as she called them, "The Girlie Girls".
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society.
Condolences(38)
Mag
Plano, TX Thursday, April 22, 2010 Thanks for all the wonderful memories, Holly. When I look back....you're always there.Mary C Spencer
Jacksonville, AR Tuesday, April 20, 2010 To Holly's family,I worked with Holly at Worthen. We had a lot of fun at WOW. I was so sorry to read of her passing. May God be with you at this time and forever.
Mary
Michael Burns
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 17, 2010 Rusty and Brian,Sorry to hear of your loss. I recall good times with Holly and you two years ago.
Cherish those times, don't forget them.
Here if needed.
Michael
Susan Green Carnathan
Greers Ferry, AR Saturday, April 17, 2010 Mr. & Mrs. Eddins, Diane and Tracy,I was saddened to hear about Holly. I have many great
memories of times spent at your home. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Susan
Kermit Borchert
Ashland, OH Friday, April 16, 2010 Mr. & Mrs. Eddins, Diane, Tracy, you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.Carolyn Castleman
Ashdown, AR Friday, April 16, 2010 I was saddened to read of Holly's death. She was one of my first and best Cooperative Office Education students at SHS. F&M Bank was her COE job station. I'm not surprised she had such a good banking career. May God be especially close to you all at this time.Joyce Staggs
Little Rock, AR Friday, April 16, 2010 I really enjoyed the good times I spent working for Holly at Wothen National Bank. She was a real character and a joy to know. I know she will be missed.Cindy Stell Hudgens
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 15, 2010 Rusty and Brian-Just learned of Holly's death this morning. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both and Holly's family.
Cindy and Kenny Hudgens
Susie Mashburn
Hot Springs, AR Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Rusty and family,My thoughts and prayers are with you. Let me know it there is anything that I can do.
Love,
Your sister Susie
Debbie Moritz
Miami, FL Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Mr. & Mrs. Eddins and Diane and Tracy:So sorry to hear about Holly, I have some very fond memories of us growing up together and spending so much time at your house. I know that Holly and I had grown apart but she will always be a part of my life. Much love. Debbie Moritz
Ronny and Wrenetta
Monticello, AR Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Rusty,We are so sorry to hear of your loss of your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ronny and Wrenetta
Susan Smith
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. I thought a lot of Holly and am deeply sorry for your loss. May God be with you in the coming days.Susan Smith
Bill Williams
Apopka, FL Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Rusty,I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Jo Alla Nutt
DeWitt, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Diane, I was so shocked to read about Holly in the paper this morning. You are all in my prayers. Tell Mr. Howard and Mrs. Donna that Aaron and I send them our condolences too. Also to Holly's immediate family and your other sister, Tracy and her family.Love ya, Jo Alla
Tweety Haller
Conway, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Mr. & Mrs. Eddins,and Family,I am so sorry for the loss of Holly.I have fond memories of our childhood growing up in Stuttgart.I am very saddened by her death.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Tweety Haller
Rick and Yvonne Shelton
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Dear Rusty and Family,We were so saddened to learn of Holly's death. Our hearts go out to you and the Eddins family. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Rick and Yvonne
Beth Tackett Boyd
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Dear Eddins' Family--I'm so sorry to hear about Holly. She was always just a great big sister to Tracy and put up with me hanging around, too. I know that y'all will miss her dearly.
Love to you all,
Beth
Pam
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Rusty and Brian,You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam and Ray
Katrina Cavaness
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Rusty, you are in my thoughts and prayers.Becky Tucker Roddenberry
Hot Springs, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Rusty,So saddened to here about your wife. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Becky Tucker Roddenberry (HSHS Class of 72)
John & Roseanne Mickens
Hot Springs, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Rusty and familyWe we saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and our prayers during the days to come.
Marilyn
Stuttgart, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Mrs. Donna & Family, I was so sorry to hear about Holly. My prayers are with you and your family.Pamela Hudson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Rusty and Brian...just wanted you guys to know I am thinking of you and how sorry I am for your loss. Pamela HudsonJane Baedke
Plano, TX Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Rusty and Eddins Family,My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time. I worked as a teller right beside Holly for a couple years at F&M. She was fun to be around. I pray that many beautiful memories will help you through this difficult time. God bless you all.
Anna Marie McKewen
DeWitt, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Diane,I am so sorry about Holly. You and your family are in my prayers. Love ya, Anna Marie
Vicki Seekford
Rocky Mount, VA Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Dear family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We hold many fond memories of family reunions at Hot Springs at Aunt Donna and Uncle Howard's and so many cousins. Holly was a special gal and she will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Sending prayers for comfort to you all. Love Skeeter, Vicki, Megan, Justin and Aunt JeriJudy Baserq
Stuttgart, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Rusty & the Eddins family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I saw Holly grow up plus worked with her here at FMBank. She was loved by all.Judy Rogers Baser
Pam & Tommy Nash
Madison, VA Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all (Rusty, Aunt Donna, Uncle Howard, Diane, Tracy and family).All our love, Pam, Tommy, Stephen and Rachael Nash
Celia McCorkindale
Stuttgart, AR Tuesday, April 13, 2010 I was so sorry to hear of Holly's death. She called me after she had heard that my sister Debbie Shelton was sick. My prayers are with your family at this time.Vicki Phifer Hornbeck
Jonesboro, AR Monday, April 12, 2010 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Eddins, Diane, and Tracy:I was so sorry to hear about Holly's passing. Your families will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I have many fond memories of Holly from our childhood. She will be dearly missed.
Sincerely,
Vicki
royce dickerson
Monticello, AR Monday, April 12, 2010 very sorry for your loss .Carl & Kathie
Monticello, AR Monday, April 12, 2010 Rusty, So sorry for your loss. May God comfort your heart as only He can.Mary Kay Norris
Lone Star, TX Monday, April 12, 2010 Rusty,I was so sorry to hear about your wife. I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you as only He can.
Mary Kay
Joe & Helen Guenter
Monticello, AR Monday, April 12, 2010 Rusty,Please accept our condolances and sympathy.
Let us know if we can do anything.
Joe & Helen
barbara
scottsdale, AZ Monday, April 12, 2010 Holly was a special person with a big heart. She will be greatly missed. It's so hard to say "good-bye" to family. We love you, Barbara, Kevin, "Baby Kate" and Lizzie.Penny Sturgis
Monticello, AR Monday, April 12, 2010 Rusty,My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. May God give you comfort and peace during this trying time.
Penny
David Wilson
Monticello, AR Monday, April 12, 2010 God bless you Rusty. David WilsonDOROTHY SHARP
MONTICELLO,, AR Monday, April 12, 2010 Rusty - Just you to know I am thinking of you.Love You