Frances Mitchell Holland

Frances Mitchell Holland, 98, entered her heavenly rest Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born November 30, 1926, in Penhook, Virginia, to the late Alphonso B. Mitchell and Locky Pearl David Mitchell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Calvin Holland; sisters, Jean Mitchell, Ada M. Spender, Angie M. Gose, Georgia M. Angle; brothers, David B. Mitchell, Herbert A. Mitchell; and niece, Barbara Jean Jones.

Frances was of the Christian faith and was known for helping many people. After graduating from Glade Hill High School, she spent many years loving her family and giving to others. She enjoyed working in her garden and canning the harvest. She lovingly helped raised her grandson. The family’s favorite memories of Frances included her selling tickets at Martinsville Speedway where the team all called her “sarge.” Her work ethic was evidenced during the blizzard of 1993, during which time she helped care for milk cows in two feet of snow while her brother was in the hospital. These special memories endeared her to everyone who met her.

She is survived by her daughter, Vicki R. Holland; son, Daryl Holland; grandson, Mitchell A. Holland (Nikki); nieces, Frances Gose Young, Gaynell Angle Krista (John); nephews, William E. Spender (Herminea), James L. Spender (Lynn), Garry W. Angle (Barbara); many other nephews and nieces, Marlen, Randy, Dean McCrickard and Dreama Ann Austin. She also survived by her two wonderful friends, Kay Compton and Margie Dunn.

The funeral will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Wright Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor James Garland officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Park, 4970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Virginia 24065. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ridgeway Fire Department, PO Box 4, Ridgeway, Virginia, 24148; Ridgeway District Rescue Squad, 108 Magnolia Street, Ridgeway, Virginia 24148; SPCA of Martinsville & Henry County, 132 Joseph Martin Highway, Martinsville, Virginia 24112; or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, Texas 75380.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.