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Rachel Holden Obituary
ANDERSON, S.C.
Rachel Ellen Holden entered her Heavenly Home on Thursday, December 18, 2014. She was born May 9, 1920 to her loving parents, James Tillman Holden and Mettie Elura Graham Holden. She attended Zion Grammar School and graduated with honors from Pendleton High School in the Class of 1937.
She was an executive secretary to the first four plant managers at Owens Corning Fiberglas. She was a former member and President of the National Secretaries Association, as well as former member and Worthy Matron of Anderson Chapter #130, Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Marshall Fant Sunday School Class, Circle #5, The Happy Group and was a Stephen Minister.
Rachel is survived by her sister, Patricia Ann Holden of the home. Also surviving are her dearly beloved nieces and nephews: Anna M. McNair, James MacDonald (Randy), Joe MacDonald (Liz), John MacDonald (Maggie), Jeff MacDonald (Kim), Dan MacDonald (Ann), Liz M. Horton (Steve), Phil MacDonald (Beth), Claire M. Hyrka and Susan M. Wyatt (Kevin), all of Knoxville, TN; Gloria H. Parker (Wilbur) of Summerville, SC; David L. Holden (Paula), Kathy H. Whitley (Lonnie), Michele Gentry (Mike) and Eric Simpson (Tracey) all of Anderson; a sister-in-law, Jimmie M. Holden; numerous grand nieces and nephews including two very special grand nephews, Graham David Whitley (Whitney) and Andrew Holden Whitley whom she loved as dearly as if they were her own sons; and her special caregivers, Teresa Geer, Angela and Victoria.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Esther H. MacDonald and her husband, Sam and her two brothers, Lawrence O. Holden and Graham Rudolph Holden.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John's United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Dan Batson. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Saturday at Sullivan-King Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, 515 South McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29624; Interim Healthcare Hospice, 775 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC 29301; Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or the charity of choice. Sullivan-King Mortuary www.sullivanking.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Rachel Holden
6 Entries
Dianne Graham
December 29, 2014
I am so sorry to read of Rachel's death, my thoughts and prayers are with the family in your loss of such a sweet lady. Rudy, Rachel, and Ann, always brought a smile when I ran into them. Kathy you are in my prayers.
King family
December 21, 2014
May the God of tender mercy (Psalms 83: 18) grant the family peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
DR. & Mrs. B. E. Pettit
December 20, 2014
Dear Ann, Geneva and I were saddened upon hearing about Rachel's departure. She was a fine Christian lady who has now entered into the home our Lord prepared for her. You have been such a devoted sister to your family. Your service to the First Presbyterian Church was a God-sent to me as minister. Your many pictures on the selves introduced us to your close knit family. We miss seeing you. Please know of our prayers and thoughts as you adjust to the pain of separation. The Lord will give you strength. Our Love, Bob & Geneva
Don and Miriam King
December 20, 2014
Ann and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.We willalways remember the Holden family as they were such great neighbors on Frances street. Billie sends her regrets also.She is in rehab now.
Ashley Gaines
December 20, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how important Rachel was to your family, she was a sweet person.
Linda & Jim Mylod
December 20, 2014
Our hearts are aching for Ann and her family. We know that sweet Rachel is at rest, but we all will dearly miss her smile and loving warmth.
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