Patricia Emile Holland departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at her residence. She was 81 years of age.
Patricia was born on December 24, 1944, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Utah Akridge and the late Dora Thomas Trotter. She was united in marriage to James Carlton Holland, with whom she shared many cherished years.
Patricia was a longtime employee of Fieldcrest Mills. Through the years, she became known and loved by those around her for the life she shared with her family, relatives, and friends. Her presence will be deeply missed, but the memories she created will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by one daughter, Pamela Holland Adetunji; one son, Ricky Holland; two brothers, Wayne Trotter and Tyrone Trotter; and one sister, Joyce โPeeweeโ Akridge.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, James Carlton Holland of Martinsville VA; children, Michael Holland of Martinsville, Virginia; Travis Holland (Lakishia) of Charlotte, North Carolina; James Vincent Holland (Cecil) of Martinsville, Virginia; and Ronald Holland (Michelle) of Richmond, Virginia; one brother, Lynwood Trotter of Martinsville, Virginia; two sisters-in-law, Brenda Trotter and Frances Trotter; special cousin, Regina Wright Abbott of Martinsville, Virginia; along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends.
A visitation service will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 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 Dr. Eric Hairston, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA.
A public viewing will be held at Hairston Funeral Home on Monday, September 28, 2026, between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other tiles, the family will receive friends at the residence from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily.
Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.
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Price/Caperton family sent The Peace Lily for Patricia Emile Holland - September 27, 2026
To: The Family of Patricia Holland From: The Price/Caperton family
May God comfort you during this time. We are praying for you all.
Shantel Aitcheson & Family sent Dreams From the Heart Bouquet for Patricia Emile Holland - September 24, 2026
To the Holland Family, Blessings and Prayers in the days ahead as you celebrate a life well lived and the many memories shared.
Signed,
Shan Aitcheson & Family
My condolences to the Holland family . I know it is hard and she will be missed ๐For God to.bless you with strength. ๐๐
Family we just want to express our deepest sympathy to your entire family. Patricia was my classmate at Albert Harris High School of 1963. She was a sweet person with a beautiful personality. Just remember the sun will shine after while. Willie Mae and Peter Harris
I'm forever mindful of a son's love for his mother. I say that to say this, my brother Tim has been friends with Ronald for decades. We traveled with Ronald to visit his mother at a skilled facility in Roanoke there I was enabled to witness the love of a son and its mother. The pains of death will soon be eradicated from the face of the earth, until then we'll have to bear its blunt. The Mitchell family sincerely hold the Holland family in our hearts and prayers during this time of death. Take courage there's going to be a resurrection of righteous as well the unrighteous in God's time.
Patricia was a sweet sister-n-law. My last visit with her was enjoyable and she was glad to see me. I'm glad I was able to spend this time with her. Will truly miss her. Condolences to the family. Love you. Harry and Emma Retta
To Mike James all the boys u might not remember me Dora Lee Gipson The Carson's cousin y'all had a pretty sweet mom I remember her.wish had went visited her before she passed I'm friends with Patsy Hairston Kathy all of them too love y'all prayers to all.take care my mom passed 2 yrs ago it's Soo hard and sister Tina 5 days later so it's really hard on me.
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