Holly Arrison

The third of five children, Holly was born in Washington, DC on March 16th, 1955, to William and Phyllis Arrison. Though born with cerebral palsy, Holly did not allow her disability to define her. Growing up in Lakewood, NY, she attended Southwestern Central School and graduated from Jamestown Community College in 1977. Following graduation, Holly worked in the local school system as a teacher’s aide.

Holly relocated to Erie in 1998 and eventually moved to West Lake Woods where she made countless friends and lived for fifteen fun-filled years. She enjoyed motoring in her wheelchair down to the Lake Erie shore to watch the sunsets on many evenings. A move to Bickford (now The Residence at Presque Isle) in 2018 allowed her to enjoy the lake view from her apartment on the third floor and drive her wheelchair along the lake shore. In 2023 she chose The Regency on South Shore as her home, relishing the cozy and friendly atmosphere with her aides and the other residents. Although her life was filled with physical challenges, Holly persevered with quiet patience and immense piety.

Holly was preceded in death by her father, William Arrison and her mother, Phyllis Arrison and is survived by her sisters Dale Grossman (Denver, CO), Lynn Harrison (Tupper Lake, NY) and Beth Hurd (Amherst, NH); her brother, Douglas Arrison (Incline Village, NV) and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to her long-time aides: Lisa G, Lisa M, Ashley P., Rick H., Maria R., and Jessie L.

Friends are invited to attend a service to be held at St. George Church, 5145 Peach St., Erie, PA on Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made in Holly’s name to: The Chosen, 3638 W. 26th St., Erie, PA (chosen210.com).