Schnette Hollins
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Hollins, Schnette – Passed with peace and grace on Friday, April 24th, 2015, with her family at her side. She is survived by her loving husband, Ivan, sons Ivan Jr. and Austin, and daughter Cierra of Lawrence. She is also survived by her parents Bill and Ellen Stewart, brother Christopher Dyer (Joy), sisters Stephany Bullock (Victor) and Carmen Thomas (Richard), in-laws Austin and Iona Hollins, grandmothers Marie Bradley and Mary Blackwell, nieces and nephews and lots of extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother Scherry Bradley, her brother Stephen Stewart, Grandfathers Harvey Bradley, Irvin Blackwell, Robert L. Stewart, and Grandmother Catherine Stewart.
Schnette was born July 24, 1971 in Topeka, KS. , raised in Overland Park, KS, where she graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. She attended the University of Kansas where she received her Bachelor’s degree in English in 1994. She went on to marry the love of her life and to this union, three children were born. Nothing gave her greater joy than supporting and nurturing her children, while cheering them on during practices and games. She was a member of the Indiana Avenue Church of Christ in Topeka, KS. She was a devoted employee to the Lawrence Journal World and its customers. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend.
A service will be held at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS, Wednesday, April 29th at 11:00 a.m.
The family requests donation be made to the Schnette Hollins Children’s Memorial Fund at Emprise Bank, 1121 Wakarusa Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049, and mailing address P.O. Box 3466, Lawrence, KS 66046 or may be sent in care of the mortuary.
So sorry to hear about this. My best thoughts to all her family and friends…
My deepest sorrow and condolences to her family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ivan, Bill & Ellen and family,
We are truly saddened to hear of your loss. May god bless you and give you strength in your time of need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Love Larissa & Ray Barbee
we were so saddened to learn of Schnette’s passing. We have, and will continue to pray for the Hollins family and the hope that they will achieve the peace of the Lord.
A womanful woman has gone home… she was Loved in life by so many. I admired her dearly as a child wanted to just like her…And in her passing she has pour her love out upon us all… Sweet cousin from the moment We became cousin you were special and in this time you will forever be the love of everyone life…. Loved… missed and forever honored to be a part of your life.
Ivan I’m so sorry!!! I’m here for you brother!! You have always been a great person to me and my employees. God bless you and your family!
I had the pleasure to know and work with Schnette at Hallmark….
nice young lady. No one can prepare you for a loss: it comes like a swift wind. But take comfort in knowing that Schnette is now resting in the arms of our Lord. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was very nice & kind to us when we visit the family in Lawerence. Praying for her husband & children, her parents, her sistwrs & other family members. May God give y’all strength each & every say
So sorry to here of Schnette passing,Schnette and I were coworkers at Hallmark,such a wonderful person,and a beautiful
Smile I will remember,Family praying for you.
Doris..
I saw u in my dreams I know were u are I love u.
We are so saddened to hear of her passing. Schnette was a remarkable woman, sister, wife and mother. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May she rest in peace.
Love.
Demetria and Warren
Our love and prayers go out to the Hollins & McElroy families during this time of loss. I pray God’s covering over you today and always.
We feel as if you were part of our family as our friend Mia has shared stories and pictures over the past 15 years. Schnette was certainly loved.
No words are enough but know your friends are always here.
Love,
Michelle Spearman
Ivan and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of such a loving wife and mother. Her gentle, kind spirit will be carried with you forever, her infectious smile found in her children. She was a wonderful Christian lady and I know she is dancing with Jesus now. How lucky Heaven is to have entered in such a woman! Our prayers are with you all.
Ivan and family;
Momma Marie, Harvina, Howard and Sharon;
We send our condolences for the passing of one beautiful and loving young lady to grace this earth.
I was Schnette’s God Mother. Her Mother Scherry and I were best friends when she passed. I’ve known Schnette since she was a baby. Schnette is truly a beautiful star now in heaven to behold.
We’ll miss her greatly.
Our sincerest condolences to the extended Hollins and Stewart families. We hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen you all in the days ahead.
Sorry to hear this. My condolences and prayers to the family.
The Fuqua Family extends its condolences and wants the Hollins Family to know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Fuqua Family extends its condolences and wants the Hollins Family to know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted” Matthew 5:4
Ivan, Bill and Ellen,
We are so sorry for your loss – Our prayers are with you and we hope that you find your comfort in our Lord and Savior.
Ivan, Cierra, Ivan Jr., and Austin – I don’t even know what to say. My heart hurts so much for you. I am incredibly saddened. I have no idea how to comfort you. Only our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, can do that. From Isaiah 25:8…He will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD has spoken.
I am so deeply saddened to hear of this. I lost touch with Schnette after I left Hallmark years ago. I never forgot about her and her infectious laugh and kind heart. She and I worked together quite a bit and I truly enjoyed her friendship, teamwork and love. She was a good friend to me through some tough times back in the day. I am so sorry for the loss and I pray that her beautiful memories and legacy will bring strength to all of you during this difficult time. Please know that this woman was always an angel. She just has real wings now. RIP.
Billy, Ellen & Ivan and family so sorry for your loss, may God wrap his arms around you all, for there are no words that can ease the pain you feel now, but hold tight to the memories that brought so much joy to your world….the family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers with my friend Glenda on loss of your Goddaughter and prayers with family.
Ivan I’m so sorry for your loss! I’ve been asking George and fam about you and your family! God bless and keep you! Please call or email,if and when you have time 773-484-0365.
Ivan and family I am so sorry for the tremendous loss of life. Wishing you comfort and peace today and tomorrow. All my love. Karen Underwood.
So sorry for your loss
She will be missed greatly.
Allen,Bill, Ivan and Family. I’m very sorry about your loss of your love one. Schnette was a great Lady and will be very missed.My hart goes out to all the Family at this time, Prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to hear about Schnette. We quickly became friends thru a local gym, laughed and worked out together. Prayers to all her family. She was a special person.
So sorry for your loss. I knew Schnette from Hallmark and she always had a smile on her face and always had a friendly hello. She had a great spirit and I’m glad I had the pleasure of knowing her.
To Ivan and family:
We were very sad to hear about Schnette’s passing. She was truly special and she will certainly be missed. We’ll be keeping you all in prayer.
Billy, Debbie & Charressa
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I knew Schnette from the gym and always looked forward to seeing her beautiful smile. She spoke of her family always — I know this must be so painful for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Ivan, Bill, Elaine and Family,
Joan and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you as you grieve and celebrate the life of Schnette. And as the days and weeks pass we will be listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit to continue to lift you all up that you might find that place of comfort and understanding that only He can provide.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Schnette was a bright light that made many a day better here at the Journal-World. Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
We are all so very sorry to hear of Schnette passing. She always had this smile that lit up a room. Our children have gone to school with Ivan since grade school. We are so blessed to have known Schnette. She will truly be missed by so many people. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family.
Dear Hollins family:
I am so sorry about the loss of Schnette. She was always so pleasant to speak with when all of her children have gone through South, Austin still being here.
God bless you.
Julie Rea
Ivan, Bill & family,
We are deeply saddened by the news of Schnette’s passing. May you take comfort in knowing that you have a very special angel to watch over you now. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. So sorry for your
loss.
To Mia and Family, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. As you share, talk and remember, may you truly find comfort in knowing that the one you loved so much, is still living in your hearts. You are in my prayers and thoughts. May God bless and keep you all.
I wish you could have heard Schnette helping customers these last couple of years at the Journal-World. What a delight to hear her laughing with customers as she assisted them! She was very dedicated and diligent in her work, always striving to help people in the best way possible, whether it was doing the obituaries of their loved ones, or helping them with their businesses. She cared for and about people while in this life, and I have no doubt that she’s continuing to do so now. May that “peace beyond understanding” be with her family, and all who miss her.
I will miss Schnette’s smile and friendly, outgoing personality. She always brightened my day as we’d run into each other coming and going to work. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
I’m glad that I had the opportunity to meet Schnette she was a sweet and friendly girl akways had a smile on her face.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I KNOW YOU ARE HURTING. I WISH I COULD SAY IT WILL GET EASIER. GOOD DAYS AND BAD DAYS. LITTLE THINGS WILL REMIND YOU. HAVING FRIENDS AND FAMILY AROUND HELPS ALOT.
My condolences to the entire family for your loss. We will continue to pray for you and your family. Love you…..
Ivan and family I am so sorry to he’s about Schnette’s death! She had a great spirit and I will be praying for you and your family! It was such honor to be present for the births of your children- thank you!
Praying for the entire family!
Schnette will always be in my heart. I will always have the most fond memories of her open and accepting nature. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ivan, Bill, Carmen & family,
I was so saddened to learn of Schnette’s passing, my heart aches for you all as you say your goodbyes. Though she will no longer be a part of this physical world, her spirit will live on through every life she touched. Sending my love during this most painful of times.
My prayers go out to the family! May the Precious Holy Spirt comfort you at this time!
LaVonta Ray
Ivan and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your Family at this time. Remember the funny moments, the good times, and the even greater times and they will bring you peace.
Love, Marcia, DeVonna and Jason
Dear Ellen, Billy and families , we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Such a beautiful and dedicated woman. We understand only too well the loss of a daughter . May her memory be for a blessing and may you always remember the good times, stories and experiences. Our love to you all, Denny and Gary Geller
I met Schnette at Southside here in Lawrence. I didn’t have the opportunity to get to know her well but I saw the love she had for her 3 children and she was always smiling. I am so sorry for your loss and will pray for comfort, peace, & strength for your family as you walk through this difficult time.
God Bless,
Marla Braden
Ivan, Bill, Ellen & Family..
I am truly saddened to hear about your loss. Schentte will be missed by so many.. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you strength during this time. — My condolences.. Love you very much..
Stacy…