“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not at wait. He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death., I will fear no evil; For you are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD FOREVER.” PSALM 23

Mother Jessie M. Holland, received our Savior's summon and succumbed to an eternal bliss on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the John E. Harter Nursing Center, Fairfax, South Carolina.

Mother Jessie M. Holland was born March 30, 1917, in Allendale County (Barton Community), South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Jessie Albany and the late Lena Gardener Albany. She was a graduate of Vailsburg High School, Newark, New Jersey.

After graduation, she became employed as a Sub Post Office Worker in Irvington, New Jersey.

At the age, of 18 years old, she met and married the love of her life the late Edward Holland.

After relocating to South Carolina, Mother Holland became a baptized member of St. Phillips Baptist Church. Where she serve as Church Treasurer. Her dedicated serve to her church earned her the title as “Mother of The Church.” She upheld this position and she fulfilled her duties faithfully until her health began to decline.

Mother Holland was full of love, life, wisdom, and laughter. She enjoyed spending time with family, attending church, reading the Bible (especially her favorite scripture Psalm 23), being a mother/grandmother to her community, but most importantly she loved serving the Lord.

As she enters her new life, she will be greeted with love from her husband, parents, and (1) Daughter, Margaret Carter.

Mother Holland's departure has left a tremendous void in her home and in the life of her beloved (7) Grandchildren: Marvin Wheeler, East Orange, NJ; Jonathan Wheeler, Newark, NJ; Sharon Wheeler, Savannah, GA; Gwendolyn Blake, Irvington, NJ, Ruth Ann Frazier, Emma Jean Ginn, and Luella Housey, all of Fairfax, SC; (21) Great-Grandchildren; Special Cousin; Rev. Albert J. Smoaks. A host of other loving family members and friends.

“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is there strength labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.” (Psalm 90:10)

“A SERVICE ABOVE SELF”

Please remember to keep the Holland family lifted in prayer.

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