Karen Spicer Holland

1957 - 2024

Karen Spicer Holland obituary, 1957-2024, Elizabeth City, NC

Karen Spicer Holland

1957 - 2024

BORN

1957

DIED

2024

Karen Holland Obituary

Visit the Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hertford website to view the full obituary.

Karen Lynn Spicer Holland, 67, of Elizabeth City, NC, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, in her home.  Mrs. Holland was born in Norfolk, VA on April 28, 1957, and was the daughter of Lucille Callihan Spicer and the late Gordon Ray Spicer.

Surviving is her husband of 44 years, Edward "Paul" Holland; three sons, Christopher Scott Holland (Rachel), Joseph Michael Holland (wife, Maria), and Wesley Curtis Holland (Anthony); two sisters, Linda Raye Klein (Gary) and Doris Faye Spicer, and four grandchildren, Ayden, Aubrey, Kaylynn and Asher Holland.  

The family will hold a Celebration of Life at Towne South Church of Christ in Elizabeth City on Sunday, November 17, at 3:00 p.m.  A reception will follow at the Holland residence.  

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.millerfhc.com.



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Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hertford

1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, NC 27944

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