Patsy Marie Swain began life's journey on December 15, 1940, in West Point, Arkansas. The family of Thelmer and Edith Swain made their home on Barbers Lake when they welcomed the birth of their second born. She became simply known as Pat and began her education at West Point where she enjoyed being active on the basketball team. Pat would become a 1957 graduate of Searcy High School and continue her studies in beauty school to become a hairdresser, for over 50 years.

Pat became the wife of Walter "Buddy" Holloway of Des Arc. The newlyweds chose to make their home in Searcy and shared in the joys of raising a son, Wade. Through the years, they were blessed to see him marry, welcome the birth of one grandchild and two great grandchildren. Sadly, Pat and family, experienced the passing of Buddy on April 27, 2017.

She enjoyed being active as a member of the Garden Club and had many different hobbies that included fishing, quilting, and knitting. Pat was also a very talented painter and writer.

As a lady of faith, Pat knew the importance of a relationship with her Saviour, Jesus Christ. She attended the Westview Baptist Church in Searcy and enjoyed the fellowship with her church family. On May 15, 2023, at the age of 82, Pat passed away at the Unity Medical Center in Searcy. She leaves behind a legacy of memories to be cherished through the years by those who love her. She was preceded, in her journey, by her parents, Thelmer and Edith Swain, and husband Buddy Holloway.

Survivors include, her son, Wade and wife, Rexann Holloway of Searcy, one grandson, Christopher Holloway and two great grandsons, Zach and Zeke Holloway, brother Bill Swain and wife Gail, of Searcy, and sisters, Margie Wilson and husband, Homer of Searcy, and JoAnn Gregory of Austin Texas.