❤ Cousin ❤

"The benevolence of her heart, the sweetness of her temper, and the extraordinary endowments of her mind obtained the regard of all who knew her, and the warmest love of her intimate connections. Their grief is in proportion to their affection, they know their loss to be irreparable, but in their deepest affliction they are consoled by a firm though humble hope that her charity, devotion, faith and purity, rendered her soul acceptable in the sight of her redeemer." ~ Jane Austen’s Epitaph

God gave a priceless blessing of time to say good-byes and "I love you" to Alice Luella VanLandingham Holland, whom he took to his side on Monday, October 27, 2014, at the age of 86. Being a longtime resident of Clinton, MS, she and the love of her life, husband Thomas Grady Holland (deceased), lived and raised eight children, while taking in other children in need of a family. Teaching work ethics and strict manners, and most of all, a rock-solid faith in God were their priorities.
Alice was born in McCool, MS on April 10, 1928 to Mattie Bell Ingram and Milton Edward VanLandingham, Sr. (both deceased). She was a graduate of the class of '46 at Florence (MS) High School where she played varsity basketball. She was briefly employed with Southern Bell Telephone Company. Alice was a totally devoted mother, housewife and church member at Midway Baptist Church in Jackson, MS where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, tended the nursery and was very involved in the Women's Missionary Union (WMU) for decades. If the church doors were open, the family was there. She loved flower gardening (had such a green thumb), sewing, and most of all, cooking. Her pot roast and infamous sourdough bread were simply awesome. Growing and canning vegetables and fruit for the family was one of her passions.
She was also preceded in death by her sisters Louise V. McKinley, Helen VanLandingham and Hilda V. Blanton and her brother, Milton E (E J) VanLandingham, Jr. She is survived by a very large family who love and miss her dearly.
Deepest heartfelt thanks to Baptist Hospital ICU and Restorative Care along with all the others who gave her such wonderful care.

Many thanks to Mitchell Sanders for the transferal of Alice's memorial into my care. ❤