Sybil Aline Holland's Obituary
Sybil Aline Holland, age 96, of Grand Haven passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, at Robbinswood Assisted Living. She was born December 14, 1924, in Manilla, Arkansas, to William and Nancy (Ballard) Woods, and married John H. Holland on April 3, 1944, in Blyville, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2014.
Sybil worked at the Grand Haven Tribune and also was a great homemaker for her family. She loved to read and spend time with her family.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Gaila Manning; two sons, Garry (Cindy) Holland and Tim (Dawn) Holland; and grandchildren: Jason Robbins, Mindie (Randy) Willey, Corey Robbins, Stephanie (Chris) Jackson, Brooks (Katie) Holland, Sarah (Mike) Carter and Garrett Holland; ten great-grandchildren; her sister, Delorce Etheridge; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six sisters: Beatrice Ward, Gledius Hester, Virgie Poe, Frida Woods, Armilley Hampton and Mary Lee Thomason; her brother Jewell Woods; and her son-in-law Don Manning.
A gathering of remembrance for Sybil will be held from 12 Noon – 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022, at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Memorials to Hospice of North Ottawa Community are appreciated. The family would like to thank Robbinswood Assisted Living for the care given to their mother. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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