Holly Havens

Holly J. (Stacy) Havens, age 77, of St. Johns, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Hazel Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns, MI.

Per Holly’s wishes cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date in Virginia.

Holly was born on August 29, 1940 in Feds Creek, Kentucky the daughter of Jess and Bessie (Taylor) Lester.  She graduated from high school with the class of 1958.  She married Jimmy Ray Stacy Sr. and he passed away.

Holly worked at Ionia Manor and at Walmart in St. Johns.  She then owned and operated Haven’s Adult Foster Care in Fowler, MI.  She enjoyed interior decorating, gardening, flowers, bowling on a bowling league in Fowler, and she loved to cook & bake.  Her adult foster care residents loved her cooking with a southern touch!  She was also involved in Rave as well for a few years.

She is survived by two sons: Jimmy Ray Stacy Jr., of North Tazewell, VA, Russell Stacy of St. Johns, MI, one grandson:  Jimmy Ray Stacy III, her siblings; Howard and Mary Lester of TN, Walt and Irene of TN, Ruby and Doug Bevins of WI, Lawrence and Louise Lester of KY, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, and great-great nieces & nephews.  She is also survived by her best friends; Cathy and Greg Kemp of Ionia, MI.

Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Fund or Rave for domestic abuse.  Online condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com the family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.