Marie M Holland

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Marie M. Holland was born February 8, 1933, in Randolph County, Virginia to John and Lucille Morton, the second of five children. She departed March 11, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

Marie’s early life and education was in rural Virginia. Marie graduated from Central High School. Charlotte Court House, VA in 1951, as Valedictorian. She attended Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA. She married Willie Hancock in 1953 and had one daughter, Carolyn.

Newly single in 1954, Marie and Carolyn moved to Columbus to join her sister and brother-in-law, Alma and Walter Garland. She started her employment life at OSU University Hospital. Eventually, Marie landed in the early phases of technology working at North American Rockwell and Accuray Industries. In retirement she worked as a seasonal intermittent at OSU, Department of Taxation, and the U.S. Census

Marie joined St. Philip Lutheran Church in 1967, under Pastor Robert Graetz. For 55 years, Marie was an active, faithful worked. She worked on the Altar Guild, Church Council, Call Committee, Food Pantry, WELCA Choir, Faith Mission, State Hospital Ministry, and Church Newsletter Editor. Marie also served as a board member at The Southern Ohio Synod and Metropolitan Council, receiving their “Living Faith” Award in 2000.

Marie continued learning, growing, and traveling with 30+ years in ITC/International Training and Communication (previously Toastmistress Inc) .

Marie leaves a legacy of love and hard work to daughter, Carolyn; grandchildren, Matthew and Jasmine; great-grandchildren, Blair Marie and Zachary Yannis; sisters, Alma Garland and Joan Jackson and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Marie was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, friend. She loved ice-cream, classical music, and memories of her Grandma Mollie

Visitation 11:00 AM and Memorial Celebration of Life Service 12:00 PM Saturday, March 19, 2022 at St. Philip Lutheran Church, 1506 E. Long St.

Condolence Messages

  1. MS. WILLA VALDEZ & FAMILY

    EXTENDING OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS BUT REJOICE WITH GLADNESS THAT SHE HAS GAINED EVERLASTING LIFE WITH THE LORD JESUS, PRAYING THAT THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU.

  2. Our Condolences and prayers to the family,
    Trust Him
    Trust Him when your doubts seem strong.
    Trust Him when your strength seems small
    Trust Him when simply to trust Him seems the hardest thing of all.

    Henry and Sheri Abram

  3. Aunt Marie was always a sweet, loving, and quiet woman. Beneath her peaceful exterior was a strong personality that fought to be present. The three Morton sisters always reminded me of my mother and her two sisters, who were close in spirit always. Praying that her faith in God extends comfort to family and friends.
    Ken and B

  4. So sorry for your loss –
    Marie and I worked together on WELCA conference board over several years. I always enjoyed her company and the conversations we had during that time, and later when we would run into each other. Her strong Christian faith sustained her then. She’s bound to be in heaven where she was warmly welcomed. Hoping that God’s constant presence brings you peace and comfort.

  5. Pamela L Turner

    Carol my condolences. You were an amazing daughter to Marie. You went out of the box to provide Marie comfort and love. I will miss seeing Marie waiting on you to pick her up. Thank you again for sharing your gifts with the building last Holiday Season. I am forever grateful I got to watch the last part of Marie’s journey. Have no regrets. Well done.

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