A memorial service for Marlene Cope Holland Cantrell, 81, of Mt. Airy, will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Cantrell went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 following an extended illness.
Born July 12, 1940, in Jackson County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Inez Cope. In addition to her mother, Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Cantrell; and by her son, Curtis Holland.
Marlene retired from Family Dollar Stores where she served as the store manager for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting and was very passionate about helping others. Most of all, Marlene enjoyed precious time with her family. She was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Keith and Dorleen Holland of Mt. Airy, and Steve and Denise Holland of Baldwin; step-son, Tim Cantrell of Clarkesville; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Austin and Ashley Holland of Alto; sisters-in-law, Darrylee Holland Bryson of Tilley Creek, North Carolina, Vera Holland Guise of Cullowhee, North Carolina, and Debi Holland Menke of Springfield, Illinois; other relatives and friends.
An online guest registry is available for the family at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville.