Mary Jo Holder's Obituary
Memorial services for Mary Jo Holder, 80, of Longview will be at 5 PM Saturday, December 3rd, 2005 at the Rosewood Park Pavilion with Rev David Redder officiating. Private graveside services will be held on Friday, December 2nd. After a long struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, Ms. Holder passed away peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2005 at the home of her daughter. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
Ms. Holder was born August 10, 1925 in Bloomington, Indiana to William and Zella Crane. Before retiring, she worked as a secretary for PSI Energy in Lafayette, Indiana. She attended Greggton United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Sunshine Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jack Holder and 2 sons, Dennis Holder and David Holder.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Lee McCord of Longview; Grandchildren: Douglas McCord of Phoenix, AZ., Daniel McCord of Sarasota, FL., Beverly Murray of Steamboat Springs, CO., Aaron Holder of Aurora, CO., and Mandy Holder of Aurora, CO.; and 6 Great-grandchildren.
The family would like to say a special thanks to Denice Baah, Debbie Collins and to Greater Hospice of Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Greater Hospice of Texas, 1905 W. Loop 281 Space 81, Longview, TX 75604.
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