Wilma Holden

April 24, 1942 - January 3, 2012
Wilma Holden

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Wilma Holden Holden of Leland, NC, died on January 3, 2012 at
The Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter after a very brief battle with brain cancer.

She was born on April 24, 1942 to parents Woodie & Edgar Holden (both deceased) in Supply, NC, where she grew up and went to school.

After working twelve years at Wendell Elementary, she spent the next two decades enriching lives at New Hanover Medical Group working in the front office. There she spread her gospel of goodwill to each and every face that ventured in the door. Her presence in the community there is legendary.

Wilma wished to be remembered as the mother of Becky (deceased) and Laura Gray, the wife of Don Holden, the sister of Mary Lou Dance & the sister-in-law Elmer Dance, the mother of Mark Holden & the mother-in-law Sharon Holden, the grandmother of Megan Chamblee, Zachary & Miles Holden, the aunt of Cathy Harmon & Jim Dance (deceased).

Services conducted by the Reverend V. C. Potter & Rabbi George Holland at Wrightsboro Baptist Church, 2736 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, NC 28401 will be held Saturday, January 7th, 2012 at 3:00pm.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, Wilma wished that donations be made to The Lower Cape Fear Hospice, at 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC, 28401.

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Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099.


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  • January 05, 2012
    Bettye Sue Benton Hinson says:
    Mary Lou and all the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will comfort you all in his loving arms today and the days to come. Heaven has gained a special angel.

  • January 06, 2012
    Lori George says:
    We had an angel in our midst, but she had to go back home. Remember the lessons that she taught us all about kindness, compassion and love for our fellow man. We will always miss our Wonderful Wilma.

  • January 06, 2012
    Jeremy & Angel Croft says:
    I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Wilma for the last 12 years. Wilma was like a grandmother to me, always giving me wonderful advice when I needed it. She immediately knew Jeremy and I were perfect for each other I think before we knew. Her laughter and comforting words will forever live in my heart. I miss her so much as I am sure everyone does. I am so thankful to have had her in my life. New Hanover Medical Group will never be the same without her. To Don, Marylou, Elmer and Laura you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Wilma always. Rest in peace my sweet friend.

  • January 06, 2012
    susie spell&dorothy spell says:
    the doctor your mother woke i no her very well your mother is agood women i am sorry to hear of death my thougth well be with you and your family may god bless you all love susie spell

  • January 06, 2012
    Esther Harper Wiseman says:
    You have my deepest Sympathy. I wish I could be there with you but health issues prevents that. Not only was Wilma my cousin but she was my very best friend. She will be missed greatly.