Ms. Lillian Janice Rau Holcomb

Ms. Lillian Janice Rau Holcomb, age 76 of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Forsyth Medical Center. Ms. Holcomb was born in Amityville, NY on September 10, 1936 to Ralph Edwin and Elizabeth Chichester Rau. She was a graduate of Duke University, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and a member of Central United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Buffy and Steve Fussell of Mt. Airy; a son and daughter-in-law, Bucky and Kim Holcomb also of Mt. Airy; grandchildren, Chip Fussell and wife Jenn; Drew Fussell and wife Kellye; Bryce Holcomb, Blair Holcomb and Elise Holcomb; great grandchildren, Graylyn and Trey; a brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Di Rau of Fort Lauderdale, FL; and a special friend and helper, Carolyn George. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Central United Methodist Church by Rev. Jim Pyatt. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church parlor one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church at 1909 N. Main St. Mt. Airy, NC 27030, to Young Life of Surry County at 219 Frederick St., Mt. Airy, NC 27030 or to Faith Tabernacle Emmanuel Pentecostal Church at 159 Barbara Ave., Mt. Airy, NC 27030
Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.