Obituary of Mary Helen Hollis Conn

Mary Helen Hollis Conn, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on July 5^th, 2021 in Charleston SC. She was born, in Social Circle GA, July 23, 1932 to Rufus Augustus Hollis and Nellie May Stapp Hollis.

In her 88 years she experienced a very full life that touched many. She was loved far and wide! She so loved her family and always wanted to be right in the middle of all the shenanigans at the family gatherings. She was a very strong woman, who was not just a mother to her children, but was truly the Matriarch of our family.

She was raised and started her family in Social Circle Georgia.  After losing her husband, FA Hood, she relocated and found her way to Charleston SC. She lived many happy years on Johns Island, before moving to West Ashley, where she remained for over 30 years. She was a very hard worker that included Andy’s Hickory House downtown in the late 60’s to Belks, in which, she won many sales awards. To complete her working career she enjoyed many years as a Walmart greeter before she finally retired.  A couple of years ago she moved in with family and lived as a princess.  She was constantly surrounded by loved ones who enjoyed spoiling her. 

Survived by her four of seven children Rose Mary Hood, Travis Lanier Kilgo (Carla), Margaret Nell Jackson (Jeff), Lydia Idella Ackerman (David); her Grandchildren, Mike Hood, Tabitha Masters, Jimmy Hood, Theresa Ashmore, Tommy Hood, Maria McCoy, Sarah Allen, Jason, Allen, Casper Nagel, Robin Hood, Donnie Chattman, Ricky Wayman, Travis Kilgo II,  Stephanie Adams (Keith), Shelly Johnson, Holli Johnson, Billy Collins,  Angela Knode, Samantha Frank, Terri Lynn Jackson, Jeff Jackson Jr, Dana Ackerman, Hannah Ackerman, Alexis Lemacks; She was proceeded in death by her children Michael Wayne Hood, Cheryll Ann Hood Wayman(Richard), Baby Ricky; her sister, Sarah Hollis Hall (Buddy), brother, Rufus Augustus Hollis Jr. (Linda); 26 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren and numerus nieces and nephews and counting.

Memorial Ceremony and Reception Fellowship

2:00 Saturday July 10, 2021

Ladson Baptist Church

3231 Ladson Road Ladson SC 29456

Service officiated by Pastor Bobby Garvin