Bessie Pearl Holland Obituary
We bid farewell to Bessie Pearl Holland of Jefferson, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 5, 2026 at the age of 92. Bessie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bessie Pearl Holland to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Henry and Anna Mae Lutes (Dodds); her husband Peter D. Holland, Jr.; her grandsons, Brett Aaron Powell and Adam J. Stehley; and her siblings, John H. Lutes, James R. Lutes, William E. Lutes, Laura Ann Hayden, Sarah M. Lentz, Mary C. Hatschets, Margaret Viola Chopp, Martha L. Polander, Dora May Vassallo and Dolores Elizabeth Watson.
She is survived by: her children, Donald L. Powell (Alicia) of Smock, Carol Jean Gray (Jerry) of Big Horn, Wyo, Diana L. Green (Christopher) of Helper, Donna L. Stehley of Morgantown, W. Va, Reva A. Velasquez (Jeff) of New Salisbury and Denyse L. Elkins of Waynesburg; and her brother Walter Ray Lutes (Jan) of Warrenton. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.
