Anna Marie Holland

Anna Marie Holland, 82, of Decatur, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Siloam Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Born to Cecil Paul Fagala and Audrey Bernice Giddens, Anna was a proud graduate of Bentonville High School, Class of 1960. On September 3, 1974, she married Jerald Wayne Holland in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and together they shared many years of love and companionship. Anna had a lively spirit and a kind heart, always ready to lend a hand to those in need. She was known for her warmth and generosity, and it is said that she "never met a stranger." Her family could always count on her for support and care, and she cherished the time spent with her loved ones. Anna enjoyed playing the piano and brought joy to those around her with her melodies. She also shared a passion for quilting, often working alongside her great-grandmother. In addition, Anna found satisfaction in canning vegetables on the porch, preserving the fruits of her labor with care. Throughout her life, Anna worked as a waitress at Town and Country in Rogers, Arkansas and was proud to feed the Arkansas Razorbacks. Anna will be missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and devotion to those she loved. Mrs. Holland was preceded in death by her husband, Jereald Wayne Holland; her mother, Audrey Bernice Giddens Fagala; her father, Cecil Paul Fagala; her sister, Nancy Adaline Fagala; her daughter in law, Connie Jan Carter. She is survived by two sons, Danny Carter of Gentry, Arkansas, and Dennis Carter of Taylor, Texas; two step sons, Wes Holland of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Martin Holland of Sacramento, California; two granddaughters, Angeliah Allen and husband, Colton of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Jennifer Sawyer of Sacramento, California; eight grandsons, Bobby Orr and wife, Linda of Gravette, Arkansas, David Orr and fiancé, Cassandra, of Gravette, Arkansas, Grant Carter and wife, Molly of Tuscan, Arizona, Adam Holland of Sacramento, California, Anthony and Leroy of Centerton, Arkansas, Phillip Fagala of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Kyle Fagala and wife, Anna of Jonesboro, Arkansas; eighteen great grandchildren; her brother, Billy Fagala and wife, Mary Jane A visitation is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. A graveside funeral service is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, at Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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Anna Marie Holland

December 29, 1942 - January 18, 2025