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Obituary For Elder Edward N. Holland
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Lord in His Infinite wisdom saw fit to call from labor to reward Elder Edward Holland 98, of Fisher Farm Rd., Martinsville. He was born in Franklin County, VA on June 17, 1927, to the late Jack Holland and Mary Victoria Woods Holland.
In addition to his parents, Elder Edward Holland was preceded in death by his wife, Nannie Williamson Holland; one daughter, Melissa “Jackie” Gravely; six sisters; Grace Gibbens, Mary Smith, Lizzie Thaxton, Ann Harvey, Florence Jones and Ida Kidd, and eight brothers, James Holland, Earnest Holland, Basil Holland, Millard Holland, Hubert Holland, Alex Holland, Clarence Holland and John Robert “Pete” Holland.
Elder Edward Holland was founder and Pastor of St. Peter Evening Light Holiness Church, Martinsville, VA for many years. His life was marked by kindness, generosity and dedication to his beloved family and church community. He retired from the city of Martinsville after many years of dedicated service. Later, he founded Holland's Curb/Gutter and Concrete business.
Elder Edward Holland leaves behind a legacy of love, faith and resilience through his devoted daughters, Vanessa H. Millner (Harvey) of Martinsville, VA and Victoria Holland of Greensboro, NC; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; care giver, Lula Hairston of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Bishop Alan Preston, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA.
A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Vanessa and Harvey Millner, 165 Henry Via Dr., Martinsville, VA. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Add A CondolenceIn Sympathy for the loss of my uncle who shines brightly through faithful loving service of my cousins Victoria,Vanessa and family.
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Wishing you comfort and peace to face the day ahead and loving memories to hold in your heart . Victoria and Vanessa I know that you will miss your father but just hold on to the memories of your father! Love Y'all
Condolences to the family, praying that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
I will be praying for the Holland family sorry for your loss
Prayers and condolences to the family
I am sorry to hear of your loss of this great General in the Gospel. You are in my prayers and condolences.
What a wonderful friend I found in Dad (as I called him). A loving and compassionate spirit who touched many people. To the family I share your loss but I say be encouraged for God is our strength and comfort through it all. God called Dad home!!
Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the family.
Elder Holland touched so may lives all over. He will be dearly missed. Keeping you in our warmest thoughts as you navigate this difficult time — and wishing you hope and healing. You have our fondest condolences. Bishop & Lady Mandell A. Motley, Grace Chapel Ministries
We Send our Condolences to the Family. We Pray that God will Surround and Comfort you in your Season of Grief. The Life Society, Hazel Spencer, President
Our prayers are with the family.
My condolences and prayers to my family
Determined, Effervescent, Beautiful, Open-hearted, Radiant, Authentic and Heartwarming, "Elder", was all that and more. To know him was to love him, to love him was to love the Lord. Throughout his life he had a vibrant spirit that welcomed everyone he encountered. You will always be reminded of his vibrant smile, warm hug and gentle voice. A scripture, befitting him; Psalms 37: 25; I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. Good Speed towards Heaven, Elder Holland! In Jesus name we Pray, let all of God's righteous people say Amen. s/job
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
