Hattie Holder, age 96, went to her heavenly father in the early morning hours of November 7, 2019 at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC.
Hattie was born in Cane Creek community of Bakersville, NC; and she was the daughter of the late Mary Ledford Burleson and Roby Burleson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Hobert Burleson and a son, Roger Holder, a deceased Vietnam Air Force Veteran.
Left to cherish Hattie’s memories are her children: Linda Alderman, Pinebluff, NC; Patricia Jurgensen, Catharpin, VA; Fonnie Klein, Newport News, VA; and David Holder, Calhoun, GA; twelve Grandchildren; Deidre, Brian, Dwayne, Shay, Andy, Patrick, Stephen, Amanda, Anessa, Bobby, Lauren and Max; twenty-eight Great-Grandchildren; Christine, Justin, Alissa, Julia, Serena, Wyatt, Vaughn, Ava, Madilyn, Carson, Scarlett, Marshall, Kody, Camille, Jacob, Guinevere, Clarissa, Aaron, Sophia, Chase, Makenna, Victoria, Flint, Lucia, Jordon, Miles, Gabriel and four Great-Great Grandchildren; Aiden, Serena, Theodore, and Eddie, Jr.
Among her passions was the love of gardening and planting flowers. She was a devoted animal lover (especially cats who were all named “Scoochie”). She appreciated Bluegrass gospel music. She gave generously of her time to neighbors and friends and she could make you laugh with her unique sayings. She was loved by all, and why not since she gave her heart to anyone who needed help or encouragement. Hattie and Max Holder enjoyed vacations and strong bonds with Bakersville’s Stokes Ledford family, half-brothers and sisters, and cousins. Her presence and the sound of her voice and laugh will be greatly missed.
Hattie was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. She was also a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Auxiliary 609 and a long-time resident of Caretta, WV.
Serving as pallbearers will be; Patrick Alderman, Andy Holder, Dwayne Holder, Stephen Holder, Brian Jurgensen, and Luke Herbst.
The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at the service of remembrance for Hattie Holder on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce Cannon officiating. A time to support the family, share memories and receive friends will be on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment will immediately follow the service in the Cane Creek Cemetery in Bakersville, NC. Hattie will be laid to rest beside her mother, Mary.
Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com., selecting Hattie Holder’s name and then you may sign her guestbook. Webb Funeral Home of Spruce Pine is honored to be assisting the Holder family. Mrs. Holder’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.