Holly Lynne Ennis, age 50, of Lehi, Utah passed away on December 19, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born on May 8, 1966 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Lynda (Morley) and James Richards. On April 13, 1985, Holly married Charles A. Ennis in Las Vegas.
Holly loved her family greatly, saw the best in them, and was proud to be a wife and mother. She loved to plan family trips, outings and special times together. Holly enjoyed cooking and entertaining, and having people into her home .
Holly spent her professional career motivating, encouraging, mentoring and leading women in several direct sales companies.
She was a Top Executive Sales Director in Mary Kay Cosmetics both in Florida and Texas from 1995-2011. In 2011 she was named US Sales Manager for Pampered Chef and later became Director of Sales Development. In 2015 she became Director of Training Development at Jamberry Nails. Holly was most recently the Vice President of Sales for Monat. Holly's passion for direct sales, her love of people and her winsome personality made her a natural motivator and helped people develop into their best selves.
Holly is survived by her husband, Charles A. Ennis of Lehi, Utah; two sons, Robert A. Ennis of Dallas, Texas and Brian H. Ennis of Lehi, Utah; parents, Lynda Davis of Richardson, Texas and James Richards of Portland, Oregon; four brothers, David Davis, Michael, Daniel, and Scott Richards; and two nieces.
Holly's generous nature spilled over into the lives of many through the years, all of whom will miss her greatly.
On Tuesday, December 27, 2016, family and friends are invited to a visitation at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas, 75013, beginning at 3:00 PM. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 PM with Pastor Paul Basden, of Preston Trail Community Church, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to The Mary Kay Foundation.