Mollye Ann Ellis Holzheuser “Miss Mollye”

July 1, 1953 - June 29, 2020

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Mollye Ann Ellis Holzheuser “Miss Mollye”, 66, of Sour Lake, died Monday, June 29, 2020. She was born on July 1, 1953, to Royalene Cox Ellis and Wiley Wiliford Ellis, in Beaumont. Mollye worked as a secretary at Sour Lake Elementary.

Survivors include her husband of twenty years, Randy Holzheuser; son, Aaron Madeley and his wife, Catharine Drake; and brother, Neil Ellis; nephews, Christian Ellis, Andrew Ellis, Clayton Ellis; and niece, Grace Mitchell.

She is preceded in death by her parents and niece, Kathleen Ellis.

We have lost a mother, sister & best friend all wrapped up in one amazing woman:

“You were the one with all the info when we moved to Sour Lake. You were always good to my girls and to me. You were so much fun to be around and always so sweet. I would’ve loved to have one more conversation with you.”

“I loved seeing Mollye at Sour Lake Elementary. She was always at the front entrance greeting the kids and parents with the biggest smile. I know she will be so missed. She was very special.”

“School districts are adopting programs that teach the very things that came natural to Mollye. She and your grandma had a huge impact on all of us in school and for many years after. I love that I was able to enjoy her as a child and as an adult.”

“I remember how much fun she was to be around & the pranks we did in Spanish Class. She turned me on to Simon & Garfunkel & Abbie Road.

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She was always so positive. I shall always feel a little better remembering that she was nice in High School when it was easy to be mean.”

“Mollye took my Daddy’s cat when nobody else offered.”

“I will forever miss the laughs and stories sitting around your kitchen table Mollbelle! I truly appreciate all the advice, guidance and love you gave not only me, but so many others!”

“Miss Mollye was such a strong figure in our little hometown.”

“She is asking my Dad in heaven where is your garden so I can pick a few things? She always cooked goodies and took some to my elderly parents who lived near her.”

“The thing about Mollye is that she was able to make everyone feel as if they were her special person. She treated each of her friends as if they were among her closest.”

“I know I am one of the lucky ones that called you friend. So many memories and so many laughs. Some of the best times spent on your back porch. Honestly never a dull moment. I will never forget those days. You were loved by so many.”

“There are a handful of people outside of my family that I know will always be there no matter what. People that make you feel safe by just standing next to them, sharing a quick glance across a room, or hearing their voice. Mollye (and her Mamma) has always been one of these special people for me since I was very little. Yes, she loved to have fun but she was so much more. If you were blessed to be loved by her, you knew it. Aaron, you were absolutely the light of her life. While I cry that she’s gone from our world, it is sweet to know she is now with those she’s been anxiously waiting to see again. I’ll miss you forever.”

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“When I first met Mollye it was like we had been friends forever. She was so welcoming and friendly. I didn’t know I needed a friend when I met her and then I couldn’t imagine how I ever got along without her, her laughter and love. I have a feeling that was how she was with everyone.”

“My favorite Mollye Memory: As a pre-teen & teen, I was always chunkier than my classmates. Mollye & my mom battled with their weight and went on all the diets together. They were having success with one of the diets and had lost weight fast...I wanted in on the skinny secret. Mollye did her best to discourage me. Shaking her head and pointing at her then flat chest. “You don’t need to or want to. Look at this. My boobs look like socks with oranges in the bottom.” I googled it today. Nowhere. It’s a Mollye original. This Mollyesm has stuck with me for 40 years.”

“She truly was the sunshine on any rainy day. I remember her walking up to me at mom’s visitation and we both were crying so hard. All she said was ONE name and we BOTH started laughing so hard that AGAIN I almost “needed depends!” I loved that lady so much and she will NEVER know how much she meant to my entire family!!!”

“You have always been there for me, from planning/hosting parties to cooking delicious food to decorating my overly large new house, if I needed ANYTHING you were ALWAYS there! Mom truly had the best of friends in you, her Mollye Pie.”

“Her cooking/baking was such a treat! She brought cookies the other day when we met up & what we didn’t eat I HAD to bring home!! Remember how arguing with her was a waste of time?!? Well I managed to get home with about 3 dozen!! We ALL have great awesome stories of that wonderful girl!! Can’t believe my phone will never ring again & I hear her say “Hey Bitch!! Whatcha doing?!?”

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“Mollye was the absolute best. There’s no one that can compete with her infectious laughter, personality and hands down the best cook I (or all of us) knew. She was always my favorite of my dad’s friends, even if she did tell dad when report cards came out after I had lied about it.”

“Well, what’s not to love? She fed half the town.”

“Mollye was my rock. She was always there for me. She was so full of life and always so positive and upbeat. She put a smile on my face every day.” ~~Randy

“There is less of me now today without her in my life. It’s a void that will never be filled but one that, over time, I will learn to cope with. She was my parent, my mentor, my life coach, but most of all she was my best friend. There are so many things that can be said about her beautiful soul.” ~~Aaron

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Please sign Mrs. Holzheuser’s guest book and share your memories at www.broussards1889.com

Celebration of Life Friday, July 3, 2020

4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.Home of Judy Stansbury

Sour Lake, Texas

Memorial ContributionsMake-A-Wish America

Gift Processing1702 East Highland Avenue, Suite 400

Phoenix, Arizona 85016

Family CommittalBroussard’s Crematorium

Beaumont, Texas