She was born on April 27, 1942 in Johnston County NC, along with her twin sister, Carolyn Jean. She was married to James Chilton “JC” Holder Jr of Raleigh on September 1, 1963.
Marilyn was passionate about the NC legislature and served as legislative assistant to House Republican Leader Joe L. Kiser of Lincoln County. She was awarded the “Order of the Long Leaf Pine” upon her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her sister Carolyn Jean Griffin and is survived by husband JC Holder, daughters Beth Carelas of Raleigh, and Jamie Dean and husband David of Atlanta GA. She is also survived by grandchildren Christopher Carelas of Palm Harbor, FL, Chelsey Brock of Mount Olive, Jackson Dean of Atlanta GA, and six great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their care and compassion during Marilyn’s last days at home.
The service will be held December 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 125 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh. The family will receive friends following the service in the Good Shepherd Hall.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Shepherd’ s Table Soup Kitchen, 121 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne, 300 Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh.
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