Barbara Holland Obituary Barbara Sue Holland October 15, 1937 - May 11, 2023 Franklin - Barbara Sue Holland, 85, passed away on May 11, 2023 in her home. Born in Peoria, Illinois on October 15, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Harry B. Greenslitt and Grace E. Furr Greenslitt. She was also predeceased by her husband, James H. "Jimmy" Holland Sr. and her fur baby, Sammie. Barbara was a farmer and a member of Woodland Christian Church in Windsor. Left to cherish her memory is three daughters, Debra Holland, Cheryl Willis (Ron), and Patricia Whitley (Frankie); a son, James H. Holland, Jr. (Lady); a sister, Shirley Allsup; a brother, Raymond Greenslitt; six grandchildren, Jonathan Whitley (Brandi), Chris Whitley (Jules), Kevin Whitley (Amy), Travis Holland (Erin), Marissa Myers (Aaron), and Alicia Alkire; eleven great grandchildren, Claire Whitley, Finley Myers, Dylan Myers, Gage Whitley, Emerson Whitley, Zavion Parker, Alex Parker, Kylar Holland, Dallas Holland, Elle Holland, and Camryn Holland; her special friends, Joyce Borg and Rita Edwards; and a special caregiver, Annette Giles. A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM Friday, August 18, 2023 in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to your favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on May 12, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Barbara-Holland 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/barbara-holland-obituary?id=51910901 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Barbara Sue Holland, 85, passed away on 11 May 2023 at her home in Franklin. Born on 15 October 1937 in Peoria, Illinois, she was a farmer and member of Woodland Christian Church. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, James H. "Jimmy" Holland Sr. She is survived by four children, six grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Memorial Service was held at 11 AM on 18 August 2023 in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family suggested that memorial donations be made to one's favorite charity. ### The Edited Obituary Barbara Holland Obituary Barbara Sue Holland October 15, 1937 - May 11, 2023 Franklin - Barbara Sue Holland, 85, passed away on May 11, 2023 in her home. Born in Peoria, Illinois on October 15, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Harry B. Greenslitt and Grace E. Furr Greenslitt. She was also predeceased by her husband, James H. "Jimmy" Holland Sr. and her fur baby, Sammie. Barbara was a farmer and a member of Woodland Christian Church in Windsor. Left to cherish her memory is three daughters, Debra Holland, Cheryl Willis (Ron), and Patricia Whitley (Frankie); a son, James H. Holland, Jr. (Lady); a sister, Shirley Allsup; a brother, Raymond Greenslitt; six grandchildren, Jonathan Whitley (Brandi), Chris Whitley (Jules), Kevin Whitley (Amy), Travis Holland (Erin), Marissa Myers (Aaron), and Alicia Alkire; eleven great grandchildren, Claire Whitley, Finley Myers, Dylan Myers, Gage Whitley, Emerson Whitley, Zavion Parker, Alex Parker, Kylar Holland, Dallas Holland, Elle Holland, and Camryn Holland; her special friends, Joyce Borg and Rita Edwards; and a special caregiver, Annette Giles. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM Friday, August 18, 2023 in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to your favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Barbara Sue Holland | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 85 | | Birth | 15 October 1937; Peoria, Illinois | | Death | 11 May 2023; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------| | Barbara Sue Holland | Decedent | Franklin | | James H. Jimmy Holland Sr. | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Harry B. Greenslitt | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Grace E. Furr Greenslitt | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Debra Holland | Child | Unknown | | Cheryl Willis | Child | Unknown | | Patricia Whitley | Child | Unknown | | James H. Holland, Jr. | Child | Unknown | | Shirley Allsup | Sibling | Unknown | | Raymond Greenslitt | Sibling | Unknown | | Jonathan Whitley | Grandchild | Unknown | | Chris Whitley | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kevin Whitley | Grandchild | Unknown | | Travis Holland | Grandchild | Unknown | | Marissa Myers | Grandchild | Unknown | | Alicia Alkire | Grandchild | Unknown | | Joyce Borg | Special Friend | Unknown | | Rita Edwards | Special Friend | Unknown | | Annette Giles | Special Caregiver | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Barbara was a farmer. 2. She was a member of Woodland Christian Church in Windsor. 3. She had a fur baby named Sammie who predeceased her. 4. She had eleven great-grandchildren. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |----------|-----------------------------------|-------------| | Franklin | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory | 12 May 2023 |