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Drenda Holifield Obituary

Drenda Spitchley Holifield

1947 ~ 2018

Long Beach

Drenda Spitchley Holifield, age 70, of Long Beach, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 7, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Robert and Wilma Miley Spitchley.

Drenda is survived by her husband of 47 years, Joel Reeves Holifield; her children, Tracey Holifield Logan (Chris), Dina Holifield Cook (Ken), Jeffrey Holifield (Kate), and Patrick Holifield; her special grandchildren, Brady Logan, Abby Holifield, Reeves Cook, and Emma Holifield; and other relatives and many friends.

She was born in Jackson, MS and moved to Long Beach at the age of 13. Drenda graduated from Long Beach High School and the University of Southern Mississippi where she was a member of Phi Mu Sorority and the ROTC Sponsor. She married Joel Reeves Holifield on December 12, 1970 at the First Baptist Church of Long Beach.

She was the owner of Rocket Pest Control, which was started by her father in 1965, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Long Beach. Drenda was the proud mother of Tracey and the triplets, Dina, Jeffrey, and Patrick. The greatest joy in her life was spending time with her kids and grandkids and she and Joel never missed an event that they were involved in. Drenda was known for the love that she had for her family and her countless number of friends. She enjoyed her many trips to Orange Beach, Christmas at "her house" and the 43 years that she spent with her Bunco group. The family would like to thank her special friends, Pat Frederick and Bobi Winstead, special family member, Stephanie Holifield, and all of our dear friends who have helped us during this time of sorrow.

The funeral service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the First Baptist Church of Long Beach, 300 N Cleveland Ave. Visitation for family and friends will be from 12 pm until the service time at 2 pm. Interment will be in Long Beach City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Pink Hearts Fund, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), or First Baptist Church of Long Beach.

The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach, is serving the family and an online tribute may be viewed and condolences shared at www.riemannfamily.com

Published by The Sun Herald on Mar. 9, 2018.
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As a high school friend of Joel, I know this was a special lady. My prayers for her and her family

Becky Richardson Dannelley

March 12, 2018

Tracy, this is Boyd's mom. I was so saddened by the news of your mother's untimely passing. Please share my condolences with your siblings and your dad. Y'all are in my heart and thoughts.

melinda symmes

March 10, 2018

I DD NOT KNOW HER--BUT AM SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF A SCHOOL FRIENDS SPOUSE OR FAMILY MEMBER--PLEASE EXCEPT MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY---

GLORA (HOLDER ) JOSEY

March 10, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. The Holifields are in my prayers.

Kevin Graham

March 9, 2018

I am so sorry Joel, keeping you and yours' in my thoughts and prayers. Billee Busche

March 9, 2018

I am so sorry Joel,keeping you and yours' in my thoughts and prayers, Billee Busche

March 9, 2018

Our deepest condolences to Joel and his family. We are so sorry for the lose of this beautiful lady. I'll never forget how sweet and wonderful she was to my Mom and Dad. We loved to see her at all the events and spend time with her. She loved her family and her kids and especially all her beautiful grand kids. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. We will truly miss her. We are praying for you Joel, Tracey, Dina, Patrick, Jeffrey, Brady, Chris and all your family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family during this time and give you the strength you need. Heaven has a beautiful angel. We will miss her. Love y'all and you and your family are in our prayers.

Bill, Lisa, Chance, Chelsea and Christopher Regan

March 9, 2018

Dina, Patrick, Jeffery and Tracy so sorry for your loss you all are in my prayers love you

Mindy Bentz-lee

March 9, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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