Holly Annmarie Tolson

Lamar, S.C. - Holly Annmarie Tolson, 12, passed away on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 at her home after a courageous battle with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

The daughter of Christie and Marty Tolson of Lamar.  Holly  was diagnosed with SMA when she was 8 months old. While SMA rendered Holly unable to walk, talk, swallow and do other activities that most children can do, she lived a full life, even going to school and participating in a variety of events. Among her favorite things to do were listening to music, dancing, playing on her computer, arts and crafts, helping her mom cook and spending time with her family. 

Holly is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Zack and Harley of Florence, SC; maternal grandmother, Marie Crowe Neidlinger of Savannah, GA; paternal grandmother, Linda Dunn of Timmonsville, SC; paternal grandfather, Lavon Tolson (Jeanne) of Lamar, SC; maternal great-grandmother, Latrelle Crowe of Waycross, GA and aunt Teresa Edmiston of Lamar, SC.  She is also survived by Ashley Sillsbury and Andy Tolson and nieces, Kaelyn and Emma Sillsbury.  Holly was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Robert “Big Papa” Neidlinger; parental step-grandfather, Don Dunn and maternal great-grandmother, Donna Mae Neidlinger.

The family will receive visitors on Thursday, Dec. 30 at 2pm at Lake Swamp Baptist Church, 6568 Oates Hwy, Timmonsville, SC 29161. A memorial service will follow at 3pm.

The family wishes to thank the many individuals who have shown support and love to them over the past 12 years. Your unwavering support for them as Holly battled SMA sustained them during the most difficult days.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you to make a donation  to Leo’s Pride Foundation, PO Box 332, Ballentine, SC 29002. Donations can also be made online at  https://www.leospride.org/make-a-donation

You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.laytonandersonfh.com