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Willy Bernice Mills Holland

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Willy Bernice Mills Holland, 84, of 154 Authurs Rd., Statesville, passed away Monday, May, 18, 2009, at her home. She was born March 16, 1925, in Iredell County, and was the daughter of the late William Claude Mills and Etha Christine Alley. Mrs. Holland attended Statesville City schools and was married to the late Brady Millard Holland, who died June 24, 1985. She was the owner of Fat Boys Restaurant Inc. for 42 years. She formerly managed the original Fat Boys Restaurant in Cocoa Beach, Fla., before bringing the restaurant to Troutman on Aug. 6, 1967, and to Hickory in 1970. The restaurant was later relocated in 1989 to the present location in Mooresville. Mrs. Holland was a member of Christ Boulevard United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Holland was preceded in death by two brothers, John Henry Mills and Robert Lee Mills; and two sisters, Betty Jean Mills and Jacqueline Mills Josey. Survivors include her son, Dane Selwyn Mills and wife, Sara; a daughter, Celinda Kay Britt of Troutman; a sister, Claudia Mills Myers of Statesville; six grandchildren, Zachery Lorne Chapman, Kevin Eugene Mills, Amanda Michelle Davis, Sara Elizabeth Eller, Kimberly Michelle Berry and Brian Anthony Berry; 11 great-grandchildren, Caroline Chapman, Ashley Mills, Justin and Kayla Holman, Zoey and Anna Sherrill, Adrienne, Audrey, Ali and Abby Eller and Emmanuel Brena; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Christ Boulevard United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ron Doub officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Mark Josey, Curtis Josey, Jason Eller, Josh Adams, Charlie Little and James Bunton. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Rector, Randy Myers, Greg Mills and Tony Myers. The family will assemble at the residence and will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at Nicholson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625. Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Bernice Holland.

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Published by Statesville Record & Landmark on May 20, 2009.

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Cindy Britt

June 8, 2009

Thank You All for your kind words and prayers,Cindy,Dane & Zack

J. I. & Laura Britt

June 5, 2009

May God give comfort in the days ahead

PATTY MOTLEY

May 27, 2009

DEAR DANE AND FAMILY:: I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. BERNICE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. I AM SO THANKFUL I HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING HER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. JUST REMEMBER HOW HAPPY SHE IS BEING WITH GOD IN HEAVEN.

Randy Cook

May 27, 2009

I am going to miss Bernice because she was such a wonderful person and a great friend to all she came in contact with. She was a very special friend to my Mother (Jean Cook) and all of my family. I know she is with God now and will be waiting for the rest of us when it's our time with a big feast prepared to great us with. I can only hope that when my time comes that people left behind will feel as proud to have known me as I am about having had to pleasure of knowing Bernice. What a great Lady…

Devin Howard

May 26, 2009

Bernice, thank you for sharing with me your love and knowledge that comes from years of caring for so many people. Thank you for being my grandmothers companion. We love you dearly. To the family, thank you for opening your hearts to my family. The joy I shared with you will forever make smile. I pray that you have renewed peace as you move into each new day.

Kaye Rankin Anderson & Family

May 25, 2009

Dane,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Mrs. Bernice. May you find joy and smiles in your fond memories of her and know that she was blessed to have family around her at a time in her life when she needed it most. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

byronna torrence

May 23, 2009

may the comfort and prayers of friends and family help you through these times

STEVE RIMMER

May 21, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Leon (Bull) Thomas

May 21, 2009

Thank you for all of your wisdom and instruction throughout my life. I love you all and we are praying for you.
Love, Leon (Bull), Jane, Jessica, Sam and Mary Thomas

Mary Ellen Foster-Cook

May 20, 2009

Dane so sorry to hear about you Mom. I just found out today by reading the paper. I am sure you will miss her dearly but assured you have many good memories to cherish. Thinking of you and your family.

CANDACE WALKER

May 20, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

BECKY THOMAS

May 20, 2009

DANE, CINDY AND FAMILY. I AM SO SORRY FOR BERNICES PASSING. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL AND CARING PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US. LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO. YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

Chip and Candy Cook

May 20, 2009

Dear Dane, Cindy and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. Bernice was such a very special lady and we loved her as one of our own family members. There was always a smile on her face and never a negative thought or word came from her. Bernice was such a dear friend to our Mom, Jean, as well as our entire family. She will be greatly missed by all.

Love,
Chip and Candy Cook

Fred Kiser

May 20, 2009

Our sincere condolences go out to Bernice's family on behalf of the Kiser family in Las Vegas, Nevada. When our cousin Jean Cook of Charlotte introduced her dear friend Bernice to us many years ago while visiting Vegas, Bernice immediately became another extended member of the Kiser family. Showing her for ever gracious Southern hospitiality it was always a treat to see her bright smiling sweet face. She never came out to Vegas without bringing the " Kiser Boys' some of her famous Carolina Fat Boys BBQ. From Momma Irene, Reggie, Jack and Fred, we're are going to miss you Miss Bernice, Rest In Peace, sweet lady.

Maggie Kelso

May 20, 2009

Dane and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I did not know Bernice well; however I know she was a very giving person and a wonderful great grandmother to the girls. Zoey and Anna spoke often of Grandma Holland. She will be missed and has left every one she touched with kindness and wonderful memories.

May 20, 2009

Dear Dane, Cindy, Zack and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bernice had so many friends and family that loved her and were around her, she knew how much she was loved. I for one will miss her and remember her forever. I loved her so much and I have a lot of wonderful memories.

Love,
Jean Cook

May 20, 2009

Dane and Cindy i'm sorry for your loss thank you for allowing me to come into your mother life even though it was a short time

Darla Corah (Statesville,NC)

TC Mills

May 20, 2009

Dane, Cindy and family I am so sorry that Bernice has passed on. She was a great lady and I will miss her alot. I will be praying for all you.

Harry Carruth

May 20, 2009

Cindy, Dane, sorry to her of your loss may you be comforted by the fond memories of your mother and may god bestow his many blessings upon you doing your time of sorrow.

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