Colleen Elizabeth Holleman

Colleen Holleman, 73, of Woodlawn, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 27, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Helen Lola Lay and Ninuel Blevins Lay. 

Colleen was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and worked more than 33 years at the Pine Bluff Arsenal. She will be remembered for her kindness, patience, love of rose bushes and hummingbirds, and her wonderful cooking. A devoted member of Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, she faithfully served the Lord throughout her life.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Rickard Holleman Sr., children: Shelly Atkinson (Frank), Chad Holleman (Dina), and Rickard "Bear" Holleman Jr. (Melissa); ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, four sisters, and one granddaughter.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, 10710 Shepherd Hill Road, Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Colleen's love, faith, and gentle spirit will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew her.