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Willa Holland Obituary

Willa Dean
Holland
October 17, 1957-
December 18, 2011
Columbus, GA- Willa Dean Holland, 54, of Columbus, GA died Sunday, December 18, 2011 at her residence.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 20, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA.
Mrs. Holland was born October 17, 1957 in Enterprise, AL daughter of the late G. C. Catrett and Maudine Siggers Catrett. She was the Assistant Manager at Lewis Jones and Winn-Dixie and was a member of Edgewood United Methodist Church.
Other than her parents, Mrs. Holland was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Norman, and brothers, Morris Catrett, Sherman Catrett, and Sebe Catrett, Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Andy Holland of Columbus, GA; daughter, Wendy Gilmore (David) of Columbus, GA; son, Andy Holland, II (Laura) of Columbus, GA; sisters, Mary Ashcraft and Jean Taylor (Billy) all of Columbus, GA; sister-in-law, Ann Catrett of Samson, AL; two loving dogs, Otis and Lady Bug; several nieces and nephews and loving friends and family.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Dec. 20, 2011.

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The Pringles

January 10, 2012

Andy, I am so sorry to learn of your precious wife's passing, but I celebrate her life and knowing that she has gone home to be with the Lord. My prayers are with you and all of the family.

Carol Davis

December 26, 2011

Andy and family,
We were so saddend by the news of Willa's passing. May God give you comfort knowing that her suffering has ended and that she is beathing easy now resting in the arms of our beloved Savior, strength for the days ahead and vivid memories of your most precious moments together.
Love and prayers,
Craig, Carol and Bailey

Kay Garner

December 21, 2011

Andy, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Catherine Bickerstaff

December 20, 2011

Andy and family - We are so sorry for your loss, but thankful Willa is at rest with God.

Bill McCarty

December 20, 2011

To Andy and family, We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill,Betty and Melissa McCarty

The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home

December 20, 2011

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

RAMON YEPEZ

December 20, 2011

Andy, Wendy and David, Bubba and Laura
We have been Blessed for over twenty years with your wonderful and loving family as our next-door neighbors. Willa is with God and in His Heavenly Kingdom and is now at Peace. Our sincere condolences.Ramon, Karen Yepez and Sons Brian and Jeff.

December 20, 2011

To Andy and family,
My sincerest condolences at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gail Greenblatt

December 20, 2011

Andy, Wendy & Bubba

You are all in my thoughts & prayers during this most difficult time.

Jamie (Bland) Barton

December 20, 2011

Andy,

Linda and I were so sorry to hear about your wife. You and your family are in our prayers during this very difficult time. We are so sorry! Keep your faith and God will guide you and hold you and your family up. Lean on Him.

Bob & Linda Willmschen

Valerie Pruitt

December 20, 2011

Andy, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
Valerie Pruitt,
Keith Pruitt
Jennifer Pruitt

Jimmy & Mary Thames

December 20, 2011

Willie you surely be missed by all. Your in Gods hands now and have lots of love.Will miss you.

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