Holly Kay Garrett, 58, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Saved by Grace, she now rejoices in eternal peace with the Lord.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 4th, at Osborn Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 5th, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas.
Holly was preceded in death by her parents, Kay Scott Garrett and Chester “Chuck” Garrett; maternal grandparents, Harley and Clarice Scott; paternal grandparents, Roy and Helen “Germa” Shirley Garrett; aunt, Ella Dee Garrett.
She is survived by her stepmother, Ann Garrett; stepbrother; Joe Liles and wife Crystal and their children. She is also survived by extended family, including relatives on both the Scott and Garrett sides.
Holly was a lifelong resident of Shreveport and a proud graduate of First Baptist Church School, Class of 1986. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport.
Holly was very involved in her community. She treasured friendships made over the years serving in various community placements as a member of the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier. It is through her volunteer work with the Junior League that she came to love the Red River Revel. She served the Revel as a board member and a leader of the artist hospitality team reflecting her love for people and the arts for over fifteen years. Holly was also a member of Phi Mu Sorority and The Cotillion Club.
She began her career at Morgan Keegan and then spent the last 25 years at Sid Potts, Inc.
Professionally, Holly was a certified Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP) through the Gemological Institute of America. She wore many hats throughout her career-buyer, marketer, and merchandiser-and was known as a true “all-around pro.” She was respected by peers across the industry, with connections spanning Italy, Germany, France, New York, and Los Angeles.
Holly had a true zest for life and was known for her quick wit and dry humor. She loved to travel, attended concerts, movies and never missed a good reality TV show. Holly also loved the Arkansas Razorbacks. She enjoyed evenings with friends playing Bunco in years past, but most recently Mahjong. She had a gift for connection, touching countless lives and turning customers into treasured friends.
Holly shared a deep bond with her lifelong friends Mary Tipton, Ginger Lukacs, and Kathy Mitton and was cherished by her work family and dearest neighbors, Liz and Sid Potts. Those who knew Holly well also knew her love for her beloved dog, Pippa.
Although Holly was an only child she began a friendship over 50 years ago that would grow to be more. She became a sister, a cherished aunt and family, to Candy and Greg Watkins-Garrett, Mollie, Megan, and “Mimi” Carolyn McIlwain. She will forever hold a special place in their hearts.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Andrew Lukacs, Patrick Lukacs, Bradley Potts, Sid Potts, Alan Tipton, Neal Tipton, Garrett Watkins, and Greg Watkins.
The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Willis-Knighton Medical Center North for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church School and the Gingerbread House.
“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” –
Proverbs 18:24