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Louise “Granny” <I>Phipps</I> Holder

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Louise “Granny” Phipps Holder

Birth
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, USA
Death
19 Apr 2016 (aged 85)
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Louise P. Holder went home to her Lord on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 at the age of 85. Born on June 14th, 1930 in Durham, NC, Louise was the daughter of Edward and Addy Pebbles Phipps.

Louise loved her family and was equally loved by many. Fishing at her lake home at Kerr Lake is where Louise found her joy. She was lovingly known as "Granny" by her family and "Nanny by the extended family she acquired while being cared for at Lee's Long-Term Care in Raleigh, NC. The smell of Louise's chicken n' dumplings and chocolate pies will forever linger in the memories of her family. Throughout her life and illness, she will also be remembered for her strength and loving nature.

Survivors include her son, Doug Holder (Norma) of Durham, NC; daughters, Vicky Lee (Tony) of Raleigh, Joyce Thomas (James) of Marshville, NC, and Betty Lou Hicks (Raymond) of Oxford, NC; brother, Elwood Phipps of Timberlake, NC; sisters, Gladys George of Durham, NC, and Delia Poole of Butner, NC. She leaves behind her beloved 12 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren who knew her as "Granny" and "Nanny." Louise is preceded in death by her life partner of over 40 years, Billy Dean, her husband James Holder, and four brothers.

A visitation will be held at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, April 22nd, 2016 at 11 a.m. A service will follow in the chapel at 12 p.m. with Pastor James Shelley of First Baptist Church in Creedmoor, NC officiating. Interment will then proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery in Durham, NC.

Durham Herald-Sun - Apr 21, 2016
Louise P. Holder went home to her Lord on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 at the age of 85. Born on June 14th, 1930 in Durham, NC, Louise was the daughter of Edward and Addy Pebbles Phipps.

Louise loved her family and was equally loved by many. Fishing at her lake home at Kerr Lake is where Louise found her joy. She was lovingly known as "Granny" by her family and "Nanny by the extended family she acquired while being cared for at Lee's Long-Term Care in Raleigh, NC. The smell of Louise's chicken n' dumplings and chocolate pies will forever linger in the memories of her family. Throughout her life and illness, she will also be remembered for her strength and loving nature.

Survivors include her son, Doug Holder (Norma) of Durham, NC; daughters, Vicky Lee (Tony) of Raleigh, Joyce Thomas (James) of Marshville, NC, and Betty Lou Hicks (Raymond) of Oxford, NC; brother, Elwood Phipps of Timberlake, NC; sisters, Gladys George of Durham, NC, and Delia Poole of Butner, NC. She leaves behind her beloved 12 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren who knew her as "Granny" and "Nanny." Louise is preceded in death by her life partner of over 40 years, Billy Dean, her husband James Holder, and four brothers.

A visitation will be held at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, April 22nd, 2016 at 11 a.m. A service will follow in the chapel at 12 p.m. with Pastor James Shelley of First Baptist Church in Creedmoor, NC officiating. Interment will then proceed to Woodlawn Cemetery in Durham, NC.

Durham Herald-Sun - Apr 21, 2016


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  • Created by: RTerry
  • Added: Apr 21, 2016
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161433031/louise-holder: accessed ), memorial page for Louise “Granny” Phipps Holder (14 Jun 1930–19 Apr 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 161433031, citing Woodlawn Memorial Park, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by RTerry (contributor 46537864).