Becky Wiard Hollis
A graveside funeral service for Becky Wiard Hollis will be held on Saturday, August 1st at 2:00 PM at the Centerburg Cemetery on Croton Rd, Centerburg, OH. Following the service, family and friends are warmly invited to gather for a Celebration of Life to honor her memory. Becky passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, on September 20, 1944, she was the daughter of Hobart Franklin and Helen Davies Batdorf.
Hobart gave his life in service to our country during WWII when Becky was very young. She was then raised by Helen Davies and Charles Lemuel Wiard and grew up in Centerburg. Becky attended Otterbein University in Westerville, OH, majoring in music and business, and was a member of Sigma Alpha Tau sorority. She was proud to be a 60-year member of Eastern Star.
A vibrant and feisty beauty, she first met the love of her life, C. David (Dave) Hollis, in elementary school, and later Becky followed Dave to The Ohio State University. She was elected sweetheart of his fraternity, Delta Theta Sigma, and they were married following graduation on August 20, 1967. Becky obtained her degree in education and became a teacher, eventually serving as a respected librarian in multiple communities in Nebraska, Illinois, and Vermont.
No matter where she and Dave lived, Becky’s mantra was “go out and meet people”. She loved to host gatherings and was known for her quick wit and devotion to her two sons, Brad and Todd, who are both Eagle Scouts. As a passionate sports fan, Becky was often seen proudly wearing Ohio State apparel. After 45 years away, Dave and Becky returned to rural Mount Vernon, Ohio, where they were warmly welcomed back by friends and the community they cherished. There, they celebrated their 50th anniversary with a reunion surrounded by their family, over fifty friends that attended their wedding back in 1967, and nearly everyone from their wedding party.
Becky is survived by sons Brad (Erin) Hollis and Todd (Anne) Hollis; and grandchildren Noah, Caleb, Alina, and Meg Hollis.
Preceding her in death were her husband Dave, parents Charles Lemuel and Helen Davies Wiard, Hobart Franklin Batdorf, and brother Chuck Wiard. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com
Funeral Home: Snyder Funeral Homes, Delaware Chapel
Website: snyderfuneralhome.com