Norma Katherine Hollingsworth Kohl
Farewell, and Lots of Love
Norma Hollingsworth Kohl, 99, died peacefully April 28, 2024 with family by her side in Greenville, SC.
Norma was born October 29, 1924 in Akron, OH to Annie Lee and Carl Hollingsworth but grew up in Decatur, MS. After graduating from Decatur High School in 1943 she attended East Central Junior College in Decatur, graduating in 1945.
Norma met Carl Frederick Kohl in Mobile, AL while working at an army depot. After correspondence through letters and Carl’s return from service, they married on August 28, 1946. Norma and Carl were blessed with 4 children; Nieves, James, John, and Janet.
Having an artistic mind and an eye for color, Norma loved quilting, gardening, & knitting. Norma’s other hobbies included beachcombing while living on the coast and playing bridge. She was a member and officer in the Low Country Sweet Adelines of Hilton Head Island, SC. Another passion of Norma’s was flower arrangements. She served as president of the Lake Forest Garden Club and won many blue ribbons for her beautiful and flawless flower arrangements. She also served as an officer in the Bonnes Amies Club of Greenville, SC.
Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; son, John; sister, Lois Graham; and brother, Carl Lee Hollingsworth. She is survived by daughter, Nieves Lehmann (Jim) of Mauldin SC; son, James D Kohl (Karen) of Chattanooga TN; daughter, Janet Gregory (Michael) of Greenville SC; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and sister, June Tobelman of Decatur MS.
Norma will especially be remembered for her reliable nature and her originality. The epicenter of her large and extended family, Norma provided the comfort of home wherever shewas.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Rolling Green Village 1 Hoke Smith Blvd Greenville, SC 29615.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Interim Hospice 100 Verdae Blvd Greenville, SC 29607; please write Norma Kohl on the memo line.
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