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Dr. Elsie Goodwyn Holland

Richmond, Virginia

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Dr. Elsie Goodwyn Holland, 73, of 1609 Westwood Ave., Richmond, Va., peacefully transitioned from this earthly life early Sunday morning, Nov. 30, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital.She was born July 18, 1935, to the late William H. Goodwyn Sr. and Etta R. Goodwyn. Her formative years were spent in...

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Kenneth-
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your beloved Elsie. My prayers are with you. From all I've read, I know that Elsie was a remarkable lady who touched and influenced the lives of countless others. You were truly blessed to have had her as your life's partner for so many wonderful years. Cherish those memories. She is now with my aunt Novella, uncle Hurley and all my wonderful Holland/Suffolk, VA ancestors.

Dear Kenneth,
We're sorry to hear of the passing of your dear loved one,Elsie.I remember her first teaching position at the former Union Grove Elementary School in Chesterfield Co. where my mother the late Elizabeth Jasper was her princapal.I was still at VSU and Mom would always envision Elsie as going far in her field and she did. May you and your dear family find solace in knowing that God is our Comforter and fond memories will last forever.Many of my relatives in Powhatan Co. where...

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

To the family know that she will be well missed as she was an inspiration to all. Know that we loved her but God loved her best. Sorrowfully, Cousin Angie (John B. Fisher's Great-Granddaughter / Granddaughter of Bessie Fisher Day). Know if you need anything please don't hesitate to call us.

Dear Ken,

Donna and I were saddened by Elsie's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the peace of GOD that passes all understanding give you comfort now and forever more.

Blessings,
Donna and Buck Stowers

Kenneth,
We were truly sadden upon leaning of Elsie's passing. We still have fond memories of CLIFF AVENUE.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

To Janice and Carolyn, I am sorry to hear of the passing your Auntie. My prayers and thought are with you and your families.

to the family of Dr. Holland,

Dr. Holland was my colleague at Thomas Henderson Middle School. She was full of energy and enjoyed life. May she rest in peace with our Lord.

For my Aunt Etta, Cousins, William, Gloria, Larry, Deborah and Kenneth:

May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.