Kay Frances Holt

Kay Frances Holt, 77, of Carrolls Corner departed this life on Tuesday October 20, 2026, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on May 19, 1949, to Woodrow and Lavern Johnson.

Kay was of the Baptist faith. She loved the Lord and faithfully served Jesus throughout her life. She was always looking after others, making sure everyone was taken care of before herself. She enjoyed traveling, spending time at the beach, and relaxing on her front porch in her favorite swing. She had a special love for animals, although spiders were definitely not among her favorites. Above all, her family was her greatest treasure. She especially cherished her grandchildren and loved every opportunity to babysit her great grandchildren. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her forgiving nature, her laughter, and the unconditional love she gave so freely.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Woodrow and Lavern Johnson and her best friend: Billie Jones Johnson.

Kay is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years: Phil Holt of the home, two sons: Robbie Holt (Angela) of Carrolls Corner, Richie Holt of Springdale, two brothers: Gary Johnson (Ginny) of Carrolls Corner, and Randy Johnson (Diane) of Etowah, one sister: Lesa Delancey (Greg) of Lepanto, four grandchildren: Ashley Coles (Dylan) of Jonesboro, Megan Daniel (Hunter) of Trumann, Hannah Holt of Springdale and Dillon Holt (Haley) of Cleveland, Mississippi, five great grandchildren: Piper Daniel, Yager Coles, Deacon Coles, Fisher Daniel and Annistyn Holt, ten nieces: Kara Vaughn (Daniel), Jana Johnson, Jill Beach, Cori Connell, Samantha Collard (Charlie), Sissy Holt, Louann Holt, Christy Painter, Savannah Fletcher and Stephanie Wilmuth, five nephews: Evan Delancey (Lauren), Gary Johnson, Jr, Mikey Holt, Bubby Holt, and Billy Holt, four great nieces: Chelsea Johnson, Cora Delancey, Micha Beach and Camden Johnson, nine great nephews: Eli Freeman, Charleston Delancey, Tri Johnson, Bryson Johnson, Luke Beach, Carson Connell, Cohen Connell, Traeger Vaughn and Zayden Vaughn, great-great nephew: Gator Johnson, one sister-in-law: Kem Carey, three brothers-in-law: Kerry Holt (Yangsuk), Kent Holt, Bobby Fletcher (Karen), and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Monday October 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto.

Visitation will be held Sunday October 25, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Delancey Funeral Home in Lepanto.

Burial will follow at Garden Point Cemetery, Etowah.