Olydia M. Holland

Life is a glorious gift that should be cherished by the living and remembered for those who have transitioned onward. It is truly a journey through space and time that invariably leaves a ripple, no matter how faint. While some of those who journey with us may do so with great expectation, others do so with selfless love and giving. Our journey may have many paths some long and some that conclude in just a single step. However, it is inevitable that no matter how wonderful or sorrowful the journey through life may be, it will eventually come to an end, and we too must transition onward. It is in times like these where someone’s journey has come to an end that we pause to reflect on the one who has gone before us and to remember that life is a gift. Be it a mother, father, child, sister, brother, grandparent, aunt, uncle, relative or friend, let us acknowledge the life and cherish the memory of this one light that has dimmed - gone too soon. Missionary Olydia M. Holland transition from this life on January 28, 2022, at Consulate Healthcare of Windsor Virginia. She was daughter of late Wesley and Eliza Robinson-Wigginsshe born April 29, 1944, in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. She was educated in the Isle of Wight County Public School System. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ she accepted the Lord Jesus as her personal savior in 1964. She was a faithful member of the Friendship Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Suffolk, Virginia until her health started declining her. Missionary Olydia M. Holland loved to pray daily with her prayer partners over the phone. She loved to sew and make her own dresses along with her matching head garment. She also loved making her own handcrafts items from flowers and balloons, that she received from her family members on different occasions during the years. She also loved mailing her family and friends’ different quotes from the bible. In the year of 1975, Missionary Olydia M. Holland wrote an 8-page booklet called “Tell It Like It Is”. The fondest memories of Missionary Olydia M. Holland were her generous spirit, and her pleasant personality and tremendous strength. But let’s not forget about her cutting a step or two in church when the Holy Ghost came though Friendship Cathedral Church C.O.G.I.C. She loved her family with all her heart and soul. She was loved by everyone that came in contact her loving spirit. Missionary Olydia M. Holland was predeceased by her 3 sisters: Mary Mann, Iris Odessa Jarrett, and Brenda Ward along with 2 brothers; Willis Edwards and Junious Wiggins; and her son-in-law Levance “Lemo” Harrison. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her family; Her 4 daughters Desiree D. Holland, Vanessa V. Harrison both of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Chonda P. Drew (Arthur), Kim Holland both of Suffolk, Virginia and her 2 sons; James E. Holland Jr.(Monica) of Suffolk, Virginia, Laren O. Holland (O’Teal) of Portsmouth, Virginia; her sister Elmire E. Wiggins; 5 brothers; Milton H. Wiggins (Ruby), Gene A. Wiggins, Cornelius W. Wiggins (Bertha), Dwight S. Wiggins (JoAnn) and Ervin R. Wiggins (Dianne); 3 grandson; Diago L. Holland (Tawana), Danyell “Duke” Holland(Denise), JaMon Holland; 11 granddaughter; Ashley “ Teddy Bear” Copeland (Tony), Cynnamon “ Stinka” Robertson (Shea), Jasmine Drew, Jalisa Copeland (Christopher), Iesha Outland, Anesha Outland , Lauren Outland, Tarlisa Mabrey(Bryan), Chantel Williams, Tequila Williams, Arryan “Bird” Faulk; 34 great -grandchildren and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12:00pm on Wednesday, February 02, 2022 at Friendship Cathedral Church in Suffolk, Va. Viewing will take place on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 from 4-6pm at the chapel. Please keep the Wiggins-Holland family in your prayers. View Memorial Tribute