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Harleen Mary Holtkamp, age 87 of Macclenny, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Macclenny Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Harleen was born in Milledgeville, Georgia on October 15, 1938.
She would eventually settle in the Jacksonville area, where she owned a pet store for a number of years. She filled her spare time with visits with family and friends. She also enjoyed listening to music. Harleen moved to Baker County in her later years to be closer to her daughter.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Wanda Thigpen.
She leaves behind her son in law, Donald Thigpen of Macclenny; grandchildren, Sean Paige, Michael Gesiert, Jesse Rehill, and Amber Kneesi; a sister, Kathy of Live Oak as well as a host of great grandchildren.
Final memorialization will be by cremation.
Hawke M.T. Forbes and the staff of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home are honored to assist the Holtkamp family with the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
420 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, FL 32063

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