Ella Mae Holland Obituary
The world bids farewell to Ella Mae Holland of Poughkeepsie, New York, born in Sylvester, Georgia, departing on July 30, 2025 at the age of 91. Ella leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ella Mae Holland or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her mother Ella Mae Holland; her husband Saul Holland Sr.; her siblings, Willie, AJ Patterson and Betty Seay; her daughter Mary Thomas; and her grandchildren, Sheila, LaToya Thomas and Bernard Thomas.
She is survived by: her siblings, Cora Hughes of Gainesville, FL, James Patterson of Valdosta, GA and David Patterson of Tampa, FL; her sons, David Jordan of Poughkeepsie, NY, Ronald Holland of White Plains, NY and Edward Holland of South Carolina; her stepchildren, Saul Holland, Jr. of Poughkeepsie, NY, Brenda Williams of Michigan and Julie Holland of Albany, NY; her granddaughter Yolanda Thomas-Johnson (Sharon); her cousin Betty Pierce; her godson Jaden Fuller; and her close friend Mary Means. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home (39 S Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
