Kathryn Merlene Holstead Obituary

We bid farewell to Kathryn Merlene Holstead of Star City, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 28, 2026 at the age of 72. Kathryn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathryn Merlene Holstead to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joe Bratton and June Powell Bratton; her brother Ricky Bratton Sr.; and her daughter-in-law Maranda Holstead. She is survived by: her husband James Holstead; her children, Wade Holstead (Lynn) of Star City, Justin Holstead (Destiany) of Star City, Joe Holstead (Delaine) and Carrie Harvill (Terry) of Pine; and her grandchildren, Katie Fromal, Coty Fromal, Dillon Holstead (Felicia), Michael Holstead, Mylynn Holstead, Hannah Welch, Kaylin Holstead, Rae Holstead, Drake Holstead and Audrey Holstead. She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.