Diana E. Holland

Diana E. Holland, 76, passed on May 2, 2026. She was a resident of Humble, Texas. Born September 12, 1949, in Galveston, Texas, Diana was the daughter of Ora Mae Lovell and VL Odom, and she grew up with a deep sense of devotion to family, faith, and purposeful work.

From the beginning, Diana carried a natural flair for presentation and a steady determination to build, create, and serve. In the 1960s she sold a line of jewelry called Fashion Two-Twenty, and that early spark for enterprise never left her. She trained as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and worked in the field for more than 20 years, serving as a traveling nurse, a charge nurse, and later in a nursing home—roles that reflected both discipline and a sincere commitment to caring for others.

Even while nursing, Diana’s energy and vision extended beyond any single calling. A licensed realtor, she opened Diana’s Custom Ceramic Gift and Interiors, offering ceramics, specialty gifts, and interior reimagining, while partnering with the Fantasy Factory. She later trained in cosmetology and became a traveling trainer in the early acrylic nail scene, eventually opening her own salon and second retail store, All That Glitters. Later in life, her gifts of hospitality and service found expression as she made cookies and food for a select group of customers at church, which led to her involvement in the New Light Christian Center ministry of helps.

Diana was an imaginative artist at heart, known for creating home scapes that brought beauty and brightness into the lives of her customers. She was also a true jewelry connoisseur, never meeting a piece she didn’t appreciate. Above all, she was devout in her faith—loving church life and taking a genuine interest in welcoming those who were searching for a church home. She was recognized at New Light Christian Center as one of the Original 23 members who shared the vision of Apostle I.V Hillard during the days on Jensen Drive, a foundation that continued as the church later moved to Greensmark Dr.

Her community involvement reflected her wide interests and steady commitment to showing up and contributing. Diana participated in the Red Hat Society, NLCC Ministry of Helps, American Business Women’s Association, and the Humble Area Chamber of Commerce. As a Red Hatter, she created her own chapter, the Divine Vintage Divas, and remained active until her health declined.

Diana attended Ball High, where she was active in sports and vocational training. She was a member of the Jerusalem Baptist Church and was known as a devoted daughter and sister. After graduating from the UTMB Nursing Program at John Seally Hospital, she married Henry Holland on September 21st, 1972 in Galveston, Texas. They lived in Houston, Texas, and welcomed their son, Dorian, on June 26, 1973. In 1992, Diana was injured by a patient, an event that forced early retirement from nursing and opened a new season in which she reaffirmed her love of business and service.

Diana became a grandmother on November 3rd, 2003, with the birth of Braeden, born to Dorian and his partner, Christie. She loved being a grandmother and treasured every chance to spoil him. In her retirement years, she embraced fellowship and joy through the Divine Vintage Divas, bringing together other spiritual ladies, Vice Queen Carolyn and Countess Che, who shared her delight in dressing up and traveling the region for events that celebrated their love of the Red Hat Society and God.

Diana was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Henry Holland; mother and father, Ora Mae (Lovell) and VL Odom; brother, James ”Donnie” Odom; aunt and uncle, and Jenny and David Lovell.

She is survived by her son, Dorian; grandson, Braeden; god sister, Beverly Hammonds; and a host of adopted friends that she considered family who will miss her greatly.

Pallbearers will be Jonathan King, Desmond King, Corie Marks, Carolyn Brown, Cora Armelin, and Katherine Sayles.