Mrs. Claudette Walton Holloway

Obituary For Mrs. Claudette Walton Holloway

Mrs. Claudette Walton Holloway was born on January 16, 1950 to the late Mrs. Mattie Pearl Bedell and the late Mr. John Henry Walton in the Lincoln Park Community on the corner of Smith Street and Holloway Street, in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia.

She received her education in the public schools of Upson County. In high school, she sang in the school chorus. She was in the last class graduation from Drake High School, the Class of 1968.

At an early age, she joined Flint River Baptist Church in Woodland, GA. She later moved her membership to Friendship Baptist Church after the passing of her mother. She began singing in the choir at the age of twelve years old. She continued singing throughout her adult life. She was a former member of the choir and also served on the Mother's Mission. Serving God was first and foremost in her life.

She attended Flint Tech and earned her degree in nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She began her career at Upson County Hospital. She did further studies at Gordon College and became a Registered Nurse. From 1971 until 2011, she dedicated herself to working in the Emergency Room. She was a Nursing Instructor for Flint Tech. She also worked at Riverside Nursing Home and Harborview Nursing Home as a Registered Nurse.

During her leisure time, she loved sewing, cooking and crocheting. She loved dressing in her hats, shoes, and purses. Serving others was her ministry. She touched so many lives as patients passed through Upson Regional Medical Center. Her most memorable experience was at the hospital. She was considered an "OG' in the Lincoln Park Community. She loved helping others who could not afford the care from a physician or the hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the lord called her from labor to rest. Her spirit took flight and returned to her Heavenly Father.

She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Nicholus Flowers of Thomaston, GA; four grandchildren, Linda Christine King of Manchester, GA, Aiyana Flowers, Kinsley Flowers and Kaleina Flowers all of Thomaston, GA; one great-grandchild, Aniyla King; one aunt, Mrs. Vivian Logan of Thomaston, GA; a host of cousins and other relatives and friends.