Donna Warren Holt

Donna Warren Holt of Center passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Center on April 21, 2023, at 2 p.m. Visitation with family will be one hour prior to the service.

Mrs. Holt was born in Carthage, Miss., and grew up in Houston. She graduated from SFA with a degree in Education after which she made her home in Center for 57 years.

She joined the Chi Omega sorority during her time at SFA and was an active member of the Center chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, serving as president and in many other offices and on committees.

She was a beloved teacher of Home Economics at Center High School for 26 years during which time she earned her master’s degree in Education and another in Administration. Her students fondly remember “Mz. Warren” and her class.

She married Bill Holt on April 19, 2003, and they spent 20 beautiful years together during which time he accepted her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren as his own to create a strongly bonded family that will never be broken.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished by her beloved husband, Bill Holt, of Center.

She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Center and enjoyed volunteering with church events and functions.

Her membership in the Piney Woods Photographic Society brought her so much pleasure and joy. She traveled the coast of Texas and other parts of the state with fellow members to photograph birds and nature of different areas. Her photos won many blue ribbons in local and state events.

Donna loved her home and yard and took much pride in the beautiful flowers, plants and lush landscaping she designed and maintained.

She loved being with her friends in the Center Woman’s Reading Club and served as treasurer for the organization. Donna served in many volunteer positions throughout Shelby County.

She was a selfless woman who gave all her time and energy to those who needed it.

Donna was preceded in death by her precious parents, Ona Mae and Almon Chadwick Boozer and granddaughter, Danielle Angel Osburn.

Donna’s greatest joy in life was being “Nona.” Nothing brought her more joy than her family.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Holt of Center, a daughter, Paige and husband Mitchell Osburn of Bryan, Texas, and a son, Chad Warren of Austin. Stepson Jim Holt and wife Donna of Tyler.

God daughters, Rhonda Walker and Shelley Watlington.

Grandchildren, Catherine Lee Hughes and husband Reid of Arlington; Kassie Kate Osburn of New York, N.Y.; Zachary James Holt and wife Emily Rose of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Dallas Reed Osburn of Denver, Colo.; Cody Warren Osburn and wife Kitty of Killeen, Texas; Donny Hernandez of Killeen, Texas; Kortney Anne Osburn of Bryan, Texas; Dakota Mae Osburn of Bryan, Texas; Jacob William Holt of Tyler, Texas and Dusty Dane Osburn of Bryan, Texas.

Great grandchildren, Everett Walter Hughes of Arlington, Texas and Aubrey Alyse Lanehart of Bryan, Texas.

She was happiest spending time with her large family and larger circle of friends. She cherished every moment with them just as they did with her. Nona was a bright light in a dark world, and the world feels dimmer without her.