On Thursday, June 6, 2013 the Lord called one of his children home to eternal rest. Della Mae Young Holland was born January 24, 1917 to the late Earl and Sunnie Young in Durbin, SC. Mrs. Holland attended and graduated from the public schools in Lauren, SC.

Mrs. Holland was a dedicated member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church where she attended regularly until her health declined. There she was a member of the Sunday school and Missionary groups. Mrs. Holland was a consummate cook and loved to travel. She loved and treasured all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reese Sullivan Holland; daughter, Bobbie Nell Holland Smith; three sisters, Jesse Mae Young, Willie Ree Weathers, and Willie Ree Crosby; one brother, James Young; and her brother-in-law, Jessie Stark.

She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Holland (Clarence) Bradley; son, Cecil (Rosa) Holland both of W-S, NC; one sister, Q.Z. Stark of Greenville, SC; she was blessed with two very special grandchildren, her dedicated and loving caregivers, Rufus Smith, Jr. and Regina Smith Fluitt (Leland); a devoted son-in-law, Rufus Smith, Sr.; and a host of family including grandchildren, great-grandchild, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
While we mourn the loss of our mother, grandmother, and friend, she is resting in the arms of God.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11am until 12noon on Monday at the Chapel.

The funeral procession will assemble and leave from the home of her son-in-law, Rufus Smith, Sr., 2617 Fondly Rd. W-S, NC.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to the Oaks Nursing Home, Palliative Care at Forsyth Medical Center, and Senior Services.