Susan Hampton Holman, 81, of the Barren Plains community in Springfield, passed from this life on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home, with Mark Layne and Reverend Bob Carroll officiating. Interment will follow in the Holman Owens Cemetery in the Barren Plains community, with Zachary Farmer, Wade Owens, Jarrod Holman, Justin Holman, Heath Babb, Brad Horton, Scott Jones, Jasper Owens, Devlin Owens, Waylon Owens, Maxie Owen serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, October 29, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, October 30, from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service.
Susan was born on March 2, 1945, in Nashville. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Springfield, and also attended Barren Plains Baptist Church. A retired teacher with the Robertson County Board of Education, Susan earned master’s degrees in teaching and administration. At the time of her retirement, she was teaching at Westside Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred (Lucy) Hampton; her mother, Louise (Raymond) Crosswy Layne; by her stepfather that raised her, Raymond Layne, and her sister Genie Parrish.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Roger Holman of the Barren Plains community; her daughters, Susanne Farmer of Hendersonville and Elisabeth (Jeremy) Owens of the Barren Plains community; her grandchildren, Zachary (Alexandria) Farmer, Wade Owens, and Layne Owens; her bonus grandchildren, Jasper, Devlin, Waylon, and Maxie Owens; three great-grandchildren; and her brothers, Davis (Cynthia) Layne and Mark (Janna) Layne.
Susan was a devoted wife, loving mother, dedicated educator, and faithful servant of God who lived with joy, grace, and unwavering love for others. Teaching was one of her greatest passions, and she loved her students and her work so deeply that she was reluctant to retire. Her dedication and gentle wisdom touched countless lives. She was also a hardworking and devoted partner to her husband, working alongside him in the tobacco fields. Together, they enjoyed laughing, playing cards, telling stories, and dancing, and they certainly knew how to have fun on the dance floor.
Susan was a gifted artist and talented poet. She was also a member of the Saggy Bottom Boys, a group of fellow teachers who entertained audiences with their unique performances. She often recalled traveling and performing with the group-including performing for the governor-as one of the most enjoyable times of her life.
Above all, Susan loved the Lord and placed God and her family at the center of her life. She sang in the choir and led a Sunday school class for senior women, serving others with the same warmth and devotion that characterized every part of her life. As a wife and mother, she was extraordinary, offering wise advice with love and remarkable tact-sometimes with nothing more than a look that spoke volumes. She never demanded respect; she earned it through the way she lived. Her joyful spirit, kindness, selflessness, and quiet strength inspired everyone who knew her.
Though her family grieves her passing, they find comfort in knowing that she is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her life was a beautiful testimony of faith, and her legacy of love, laughter, and service will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know and love her.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Sarah Cannon Research Institute and sent in care of Robertson County Funeral Home.
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This obituary was published by Robertson County Funeral Home.
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