Leisa Holley

Leisa Holley obituary, Raleigh, NC

Leisa Holley

Leisa Holley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by American Cremation & Funeral Service on Jan. 6, 2026.
LEISA BRIDGET-INEZ HOLLEY, daughter of Rosa Martin and Cleveland Johnson was born on October 21, 1970 in Siler City, NC. She was the second of five children.

She leaves to cherish her life and mourn her death, her beloved spouse, Bradley M. Holley of Raleigh, NC. and her daughter Tyler Breeden of Durham, NC. Her mother Rosa Martin, and her father Cleveland Johnson are also left to cherish her life and mourn her death.

One of her brothers, Emanuel C. Martin predeceased her. Others left to celebrate her life include two sisters, Lore Alston, and Pamela Burrus, one brother Manuel Martin Jr., six nieces, 2 nephews, two great nieces, two great nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Education was a cornerstone of Leisa's life. She graduated from Chatham Central High School in 1990 and went on to Cosmetology School. She was always in pursuit becoming the best of who she was. She never settled for the ordinary. Her desire for learning kept her in pursuit of becoming more. Her husband called her the "Google Queen."

She married Bradley Holley on July 8, 2008. They were together for more than twenty-five years. Brad and Leisa were each other's best friends.

After working in the manufacturing industry for more than 25 years, she became an entrepreneur---starting her own travel business: FRONT ROW GETAWAYS. Leisa was not afraid of trying new things. Her continuation of reinventing herself spurred her to become a customer service specialist. This is where her career journey ended.

In every aspect of her life, she exemplified courage, compassion, resilience, and a desire to laugh and enjoy life. For those who had the privilege of knowing her, she leaves a legacy of love. We will miss you Leisa!

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, 2:30 pm at American Cremation & Funeral Service. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service.

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