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Betsy HOLLAND Obituary
She was a lifelong resident of Isle of Wight County, Va., and a dedicated member of Chapel Grove United Church of Christ. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt and a friend to many.
Her husband of 60 years, Sherman Holland Jr., predeceased her in November 2009.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, Sherman Holland III (Iris) of Portsmouth, Va., and William K. Holland (Melba) of Windsor, Va.; two daughters, Rita Cargill-Brown of Newport News, Va., and Beverly Holland Walkup of Suffolk, Va.; one sister, Gertrude Morse of Baltimore, Md.; four sisters-in-law, Laura Mitchell of Philadelphia, Pa., Lucille Hatton of Suffolk, Va., Sadie Fitchett of Hampton, Va., and Marion Briggs of Suffolk, Va.; three 'adopted' children, Wayne Briggs, Evelyn Artis, and Vella Gilliam; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Chapel Grove United Church of Christ, Windsor, Va. The viewing will be held two hours prior to the service at the church.
Pretlow & Chapman Funeral Home Smithfield is providing service to the Holland family. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jack
April 24, 2010
Bill and Family,
Having just lost my Dad a few weeks ago, I know what you and your family are going through. Even more so since you lost your dad only a few months ago. My heart goes out to you and all the friends and family that knew your Mom. In looking at her photo I can see she was a great lady and a real strong force in your family's life. You will now have to take solace in all the great memories that you have had with her and thank God for your time with her and the the many attributes that she passed along to you and your family. My dearest condolences from the Roper family.
Jack Roper
Larry Eatton
April 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carroll Briggs-Holland
April 23, 2010
My sincere condolences to the Holland/Briggs family. May you find comfort in God's Word during this difficult time.
Lisa Barnett
April 23, 2010
I know no words can replace the loss of your mother Beverly but I want you to know my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Just know that she is in a great place with the Lord.
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