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Earsel Smith Holland

1936 - 2024

BORN

1936

DIED

2024

Earsel Holland Obituary

Earsel Smith Holland

November 6, 1936 - December 4, 2024

Earsel Gray Smith Holland began her eternal walk with Jesus on December 4, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Earsel was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Carlton Ray Holland, her parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by her children, Judy, Trudy, Cindy and Linda; two sisters, Nell and Sylvia and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will be having a private memorial service in Chocowinity, North Carolina at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 9, 2024.

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