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Ruth Holland Obituary

AIKEN, S.C. - The beloved Mrs. Ruth Smith Holland entered into rest on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 19, at 1:00 pm at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 130 Independent Blvd., Aiken, SC with the Rev. C.A. Scott officiating. Viewing will take place at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home beginning 12:00 noon Monday. A. A. Dicks Funeral Home, 2548 Main Street, Columbia, SC is in charge of these arrangements. Mrs. Holland, a native of Aiken, SC, was a graduate of Schofield High School class of 1961. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and also attended Ashley Grove Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish her memory: Her mother, Penny Ophelia Smith, Aiken, SC; her son Mack Holland Jr., Augusta, GA, her daughter Cynthia Holland, Aiken, SC; two granddaughters Kanita Holland, Atlanta GA, and Jasmine Holland, Augusta, GA; one grandson, Carlos Jackson, Augusta, GA; and one great-grandson Kayden Mack, Atlanta, GA.; two brothers Kenneth (Dorothy) Smith, Albuquerque, NM, and Mcronel (Barbara) Smith, Aiken, SC; five sisters Doris Pope, Mary Annette Vaughn, Shirley Brown, Christmas (Jimmy) Starlings all of Aiken, SC; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. The family will receive visitors at 4605 Storm Branch Rd., Aiken, SC at her Mother's residence. Friends can also visit 639 Edrie Ave., Aiken, SC on Monday, 2:00-5:00pm. Sign the online register at aadicksfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Feb. 17, 2013.

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February 28, 2013

Mrs. Ruth Holland was the mother of a sweet friend of mine...Cynthia its been a long time,but I still remember how beautiful you and your mama are.. my mama is in heaven now too. I'm so sorry,I know you miss her. I love you.
Theresa McCormack Callan

Aubrey Myers

February 19, 2013

Cynthia and Mack...My condolences to you on the loss of your mother, Ms Ruth. She was great neighbor and brought a lot of smiles to me personally, especially when we had our serious conversations. I'll miss her a lot and I will always treasure her memory. My prayers go out to the entire family.

February 18, 2013

Cynthia,We're so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother James & Martha S.Minor Aiken,S.C.

Stacia Redd

February 18, 2013

Tonya,

I am so sorry about the loss of your Aunt. God bless you and your family. You are all in my prayers.

February 17, 2013

CYNTHIA AND MACK, OUR CONDOLENCE GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS SORROWING TIME. MAY THE LORD HOLD YOU ALL CLOSE AND OUR PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU. STANLEY & AMELIA CORLEY- HILL NORTH AUGUSTA,S.C.

Dorothy Weisert

February 17, 2013

Cynthia,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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