ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: THOEDE, HOLLY Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell, La. Died: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= THOEDE, HOLLY December 12, 1981 - May 14, 2014 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2014/st1405.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== Holly Elizabeth Thoede, age 32, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2014 and entered into the house of the Lord. Born December 12, 1981, Holly was a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA for the past six years. Loving daughter of Karen Vanderbrook Thoede and Frederick J. Thoede III. Granddaughter of: Doris M. Vanderbrook; Joyce M. Thoede; Frederick J. Thoede Jr.; and the late William P. Vanderbrook Jr.; Niece of Deborah V. Gagliano (Vincent); Kirk Vanderbrook; William P. Vanderbrook III (Cheryl); Penny T. Donnell (David); Jeffrey Thoede (Cindy); Cousin of : Vincent, Nicholas and Kirk Gagliano; Lisa V. Jones and William P. Vanderbrook IV. Holly was incredibly gifted and motivated and excelled in every aspect of her life. She graduated Valedictorian from Cabrini High School, Class of 1999. She was a Eucharistic Minister, member of the dance team, editor of the school newspaper, and participated in clubs such as Math, Science and French. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in French. She earned her MasterŐs Degree in Communications. After college she worked for WWL TV before going into marketing. HollyŐs 32 trips around the sun brought her to many ports of call. She had a special appreciation for Reggae and Tropical music. There was also a special place in her heart for animals and she helped to rescue many. She leaves behind her beloved dog Ziggy. A memorial service was held on May 23, 2014 at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell, LA. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Donations can be made in HollyŐs name to the St. Tammany Humane Society at www.sthumane.org. ===================