The Transylvania Times -

Holly Anesa Owen, 56, passed away at home Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.

She was born in Transylvania County Aug. 15, 1964, to the late Edward and Nellie Owen. She was raised in Balsam Grove by Judy and Sam Owen, whom she considered to be “Mama” and “Paw.”

Her parents and birth parents, along with one brother and one sister from her birth parents, Leon and Elethia, and most of her stepsiblings, predeceased her.

Survivors include her spouse of 38 beautiful years, Dennis Owen; two daughters, Anesa Owen and Andrea Owen; one granddaugh...