Biography

Sheila “Shyla” Holt, 79, of Beloit WI went home to be with her Lord on July 5, 2010.

Born, Sheila Rogene Suedmeyer to William and Blanche (Weeks) Suedmeyer on Feb. 12, 1931 in Arapahoe Nebraska. She was the 12th of 13 children. She moved to Beloit after her mother passed away. She graduated in 1950 from Beloit Memorial High School and married Keith Dray on August 4, 1950 and together they had 9 children. She worked at Beloit Memorial Hospital for over 20 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant and there was never a day that would go by that you didn’t hear her singing in the halls or in a patient’s room just to cheer them up. After Keith passed away in 1997 she married Donald Holt on July 22, 2003 and they loved to travel together and just pass the days talking to one another. Mom loved to play bingo, sing karaoke, and gamble with her children. She was a member of Shopiere Congregational Church and a member of the Beloit Lioness Club.

She is survived by her children, Bob (Pat) Dray, Aiea, Hawaii, Dick (Rose) Dray, Beloit, WI, Tom (Barb) Dray, Davidson, Michigan, Tim (Betty) Dray, Forrest, IL, Linda (Mike) Carr, Lodi, WI and Carol (Everette) Gilbert, Beloit, WI, 10 grandchildren Becky Dray (Mike Daniels), Beloit, WI, Angi Dray (Evan Schechter), Beloit WI, Mike Dray, Beloit, WI, Brian Garetson (Danielle Shoemaker), Beloit, WI, Steve Dray, Forrest, IL, Phil Dray, Forrest, IL, Sarah Brewer (Ross Cummings), Lodi, WI, Daniel Dray, Forrest, IL, Steffany Dray, Beloit, WI and Theresa Dray, Davidson, Michigan, 3 great grand children, Mia Daniels, Kaleb Daniels, Tyler Daniels all of Beloit, WI, a great grand child due in December, sister Saralyn (Goldsworthy) Kisman (Frank) of Camarillo, California, many nieces and nephews, and her cat Skipper. She was predeceased by her mother and father, both of her husbands, 11 brothers and sisters, 3 children Gary, a set of twins who died at birth, and nephews and nieces including a very special niece, Lydia.

You were our rock, you were the best mom and grandma anyone could ask for, may you rest in peace and someday we will meet again…go cubbies go!

To my dearest husband Don: Your ring was taken off your finger, but little did they know, before they closed your casket when we were left alone, I slipped my ring upon your finger and blessed it with a kiss, I knew we’d be together, for eternal bliss, just like the day we said I do, I kept my vows to you, I knew someday we’d meet again and now I’m coming home to you, And there is nothing THEY can do!

The family requests that memorial donations be given to Beloit Regional Hospice and would like to send a special thanks to Norm Starks, the Beloit Health System Staff, Beloit Paramedics, and to Beloit Regional Hospice team for all their support.

Funeral services are 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Shopiere Congregational Church, Shopiere, Wisconsin with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Committal will follow the service at Eastlawn Cemetery in Beloit.

Hansen-Gravitt Funeral Home in Beloit is honored to be assisting the family. Online condolences may be viewed and shared at www.hasnengravitt.com.

Visitation

Saturday July 10, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Shopiere Congregational Church
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Funeral Service

Saturday July 10, 2010, 12:00 p.m. at Shopiere Congregational Church
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Committal Service

Saturday July 10, 2010 at Eastlawn Cemetery
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