Margaret Fonda Holley, 94, of Walton passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Margaret was born on February 16, 1922 in Fonda, NY to the late John and Caroline (Lawyer) Fonda. She was one of 9 children. She had five brothers and three sisters. She married the love of her life, James Holley in Canajoharie, NY on May 17, 1947.

She was predeceased by her parents, John and Caroline. Brothers, Otis, William, Lawyer, Elden, and Walter. Sisters, Beverly Ursuery and Geraldine Ayres. Her daughter-in-law, Valerie Holley. An infant daughter and an infant son, and an infant grandson, Shane Roberts.

In her younger years, she was employed by the Beechnut Factory in Canajoharie, and later at the Mealus White Castle in Walton. During her long and beautiful life, Margaret enjoyed all that life had to offer. She was a homemaker raising three children of her own, and also provided daycare for other working families. She found joy in knitting, cooking, baking, playing cards, and camping, dancing, entertaining guests, playing croquet, bird watching, and of course spending time with her family. She will also be remembered for her love of butterflies.

Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, James (Jim), her children, Lynn (Kathy) Holley of Winchester, VA; Peggy (Dirck) Pilch of Delhi, NY; and John Holley of Walton, NY. Grandchildren, Danielle, Nicole (Joey), Shawn, Sheena (Justin), Amanda, and Heather (Robert). Great Grandchildren, Ivy, Chandler, Katie, Isabel, Kayleigh, Delilah, Claire, Hunter, Kailee, and Sabrina. Her sister, Dorothy Norin of California, a special niece, Beverly Beardslee of Arizona, and many more nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 11AM to 1PM at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton where services will be held at 1 PM with Rev. Bert More, officiating.

Memorial contributions in her name may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, New York 13820.