Christine (Southerland) Holland

     Christine Holland born Christmas Day, 1937 in Duplin County, and went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the age of 87.

     She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William ‘Billy’ Holland and brothers, Cecil, H.D., and Mac Southerland.  She was the daughter of the late Henry and Wren Southerland.

     She is survived by her son, Richard Holland and wife, Diana, of Penderlea; grandson, Matthew Eakins (Sabrina) of Burgaw; great-grandsons, Atticus and Atlas; sister, Doris Hilliard of Penderlea; and nephews, nieces and friends who loved her dearly.

     Christine was a devoted wife and wonderful Ma.  She was a Nana who loved her grandson and great-grandsons and they loved her.  She was a great sister and a better Aunt Teen.

     The Bible says in Genesis 2:18: “And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help mate for him.”  This personifies who Christine was.  But God didn’t just create her to only be a helpmate for her husband.  She was a helpmate to her entire family, the matriarch who did not let those around her go without.   Not without food, not without shelter and most undoubtedly, not without love.

     Gary Chapman has a book called, ‘The 5 Love Languages’.  Ma’s was Acts of Service…. food service to be exact.  She was happiest when there were feet under her dining room table.  Her pantry, freezer and heart were full.  And everyone who stopped by left satisfied when they came by to visit.  She made a mean Pineapple cake! 

      She was the epitome of the Proverbs 31 Woman.  ‘For her price is far above rubies.  The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her.’  She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.  She riseth also while it is yet night….  She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengthened her arms.  While she was not afraid of snow…she didn’t like it at all (too messy).  Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in the time to come.

     While we grieve her loss here, we know she is in the presence of God.  We are left with that comfort and with   memories that will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

     The memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2025 at Quinn McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with J. W. Hilliard and Michelle Hilliard conducting the service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service.

  Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com

     A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

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