Lela Peterson Holder

Lela Peterson Holder, age 101, of Johnson City, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Erwin, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Sherman G. Peterson and Clyde Mittie Trayler Peterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Holder; one grandson, Billy G Barnett, II; and several siblings.

Lela was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family and others.

She is survived by four children, Carolyn H. Caudell and husband Leon, Marolyn S. Barnett, Elvia L. Emert, and Georgia Hodge and husband Bill; four grandchildren Andrea (Mike) McKinney, Melinda (Keith) Crussell, Roy Emert, II, and Shanna (Wes) Kincheloe; seven great grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; ; two brothers, Herbert Peterson and wife Phyllis, and Paul Peterson and wife Rotha; one sister, Faye Masters; several nieces and nephews; loving caregivers, Ginger Parks and Ilene Brewer; and loving friend, Brenda Pritchard.

Committal Service and Interment will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM in Section I at Monte Vista Memorial Park with James McLaughlin officiating.

Arrangements especially for Mrs. Lela Peterson Holder and her family have been made through Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 1900 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN; 423-282-2631.