Loretta "Jean" Bare Hollifield, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2022.

Jean was born on October 25, 1938 in Landis, N.C. to Rev. Lonnie and Mrs. Pansy E. Bare. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Ann B. Long, and her brother Kenny J. Bare. She is survived by her loving husband of over 64 years, Glenn D. Hollifield, Sr.; son Glenn D. Hollifield, Jr. (Gloria), son, Darrell Hollifield (Jan); daughter, Beverly Letchworth (Glenn); grandchildren, Matt (Amy), Robbie, Bryan, Scott (Kristen), Stephanie, Mary, Eric (Jessica), Greg (Renee'), Jennifer (John), and 12 great- grandchildren; her sisters Christine Hensley (Herman), Naomi Nations (Jr.), Phyllys Wozniak (Wayne); her brothers, Jim Bare (Mag), Brad Bare (Betty), Rev Harold Bare (Laila); brother-n-law, Rev. Charles Hollifield (Mary) and many nieces and nephews.

Jean was well loved by those who knew her. She was a 1957 graduate of Wilkes Central High School in North Wilkesboro, N.C., the Women's Ministries President of the Parkview Church of God for over forty years and a Hampton High School band parent for nine years from 1973-1982. She worked as an Assistant Manager for Lerner's clothing store and was both Assistant Manager and Manager of two Pop-In convenient stores. She baked and decorated wedding cakes for many friends and family members. She was always kind and helpful to people in need and was lovingly known as the family historian.

There will be a visitation of family and friends on Wednesday, May 18 ^th , 6-7:30 p.m. at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home at 210 Harpersville Road in Newport News.

The Celebration of Life service will be on Thursday, May 19 ^th at 1 p.m. at Parkview Church of God, 1116 Briarfield Road in Newport News, VA. Internment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park, 2539 N. Armistead Avenue in Hampton, VA.

The service will be officiated by, Rev. Terry D. Swiney. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of Affinity Hospice Care for their loving care and support.