Dorothy Louise Holder

Dorothy Louise Holder, 85, passed away on November 10, 2018. She was a native of Montgomery, Alabama and a resident of Hampton for 38 years. Dorothy was a registered nurse and retired in 2004 after 50 years in the healthcare profession. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dorothy was preceded in rest by parents Ora Lee Mitchell and Gilbert Mitchell.

Left to cherish her memory are sons Donald Holder and Clyde Holder; daughters Michelle Harris, Donna Davis, Karen Holder, Cynthia Davis, Ora Byrd, Hope Holder, and Kristyna Mercer; sister Pearl “LaNora” Harrison; nephews Kevin Harrison and Jeffery Harrison; 32 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; and 7 great great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on November 17, 2018 at the Denbigh Community Center 15198 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, Virginia 23608.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be offered to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and offer words of condolence with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia 23666.