Holly Kathleen Lazzari

Holly Hawkins Lazzari of Midland, Texas joined our Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the age of 47.  Holly was born in Sweetwater, Texas on July 30, 1973, but called Midland home for much of her life.  After graduating from Midland High School, Holly attended Texas Tech University where she received a BBA Finance.  Through a career with several oil companies, Holly spent some time in Houston and many years in Edmond, OK, ultimately returning to Midland to become the JIB Supervisor for Legacy Reserves.

Growing up in Midland, Holly made many friends through her years of softball, orchestra, cheerleading and school.  She never met a stranger and often ran into someone she knew everywhere she went.  She had a ready smile and a kind heart. Ever the champion of underdogs, Holly would often quietly contribute to those in need and felt their sorrow as if it were her own. And if she thought of you as a friend, you had a warrior on your side for life.

If you knew Holly, you knew how much she loved her family.  Her bond with her siblings was more than blood: it was a tight friendship.  She would be the first to call one of them out but vehemently defend them if someone outside the family spoke unkindly. She would give a nudge when you needed pushing and be your loudest cheerleader.  She loved to cook for others and often prepared a surprise meal when one of her siblings needed a little TLC.

But most of all, Holly loved being a mom.  Her children were the crown jewels in her life.  Whether it was driving hundreds of miles to watch her son play in baseball tournaments or driving down the street for an impromptu ice cream date with her daughter, Holly was never happier than when she was with her kids. She was quite proud of their collegiate achievements: Case is to graduate from Oklahoma State University in May with a degree in Chemical Engineering.  Jayden is currently attending Rogers State University on a track scholarship.

Holly is survived by her son, Case Martin and his girlfriend Katy Tettleton of Stillwater, OK, daughter Jayden Lazzari of Edmund, OK, sister Kelly Ferguson and husband Ben of Midland, brother Juston Hawkins of Midland, sister Jaime Cole and husband Tommy of Midland, nephews Montgomery Light, Cayden Light, Brody Cole and niece Reagan Cole.  Holly was preceded in death by her parents, John and Jerry Hawkins.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 22, 2021 from 5:00-7:00pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Mid Cities Church, Neely Campus followed by interment at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.