The death of Gertrude "Trudy" Jean Hollis, 98, of Amherst, and formerly of Springhill, occurred on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.  Born in Springhill, Trudy was a daughter of the late William and Eliza Jane (Legrow) Emberly.

Trudy was a member of St. Andrews Wesley United Church and Unit 3 UCW; she enjoyed knitting, sewing, cooking and maintaining a wonderful home where everyone was welcome. She filled a lot of tummies and touched a lot of hearts over the years. 

Trudy was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family.

She will be sadly missed by her son, William John "Billy" (Jan) Hollis, Springhill; a grandson, Adam and his children, Chantal and Cameron, and a granddaughter Alexandra 'Ali' (Tony Dowe).

Trudy was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  Besides her parents, she  was predeceased by her husband John "Cyril" Hollis; brothers, Cecil and Edmund and sisters, Beatrice and Florence.

Arrangements are under the care and supervision of A. H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902-597-2361).  Visitation will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 1 pm until the time of the funeral at 3 pm, with The Reverend Wayne McCarther officiating. 

If so desired, donations in Gertrude's memory may be made to St. Andrews Wesley United Church, Springhill, The Miller's Corner Church, or a charity of choice.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Trudy's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page.