Sally Holland

Sally Holland, age 73, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at her daughter's home in Freeman Spur, Illinois.

Sally was born November 20, 1950 in Doniphan, Missouri, a daughter of Ernest and Bertha (Aaron) Richardson. She married the love of her life, Paul Holland on March 15, 1969 in Johnston City.

She is survived by her husband- Paul Holland of Herrin, IL; three children- Kelly (Carl) Peters, Kathy (Holland) Benjamin, and Paul Holland Jr.; eight grandchildren- Gene (Elishia) Peters, Carla Whitfield, Sonya (Michael) Jepsen, Seanna (Zachary) Calcaterra, Stephen (Toni) Benjamin, Dalton (MaKenzie) Holland, Wyatt Holland, and AmyJo Holland; five siblings- JoAnn Chronister, Judy Baker, Joy (Keith) Singer, Oscar (Judy) Richardson, and John Richardson; her great grandchildren- Leila, Isaac, Noah, Syllus, Elijah, Damon, Carter, Atlas, Alivia, and Adalyn; and brother-in-laws- Elwood (Kathryn) Holland, Billy (Sharon) Holland, Tommy (Roberta) Holland, Ronnie Holland, James Holland; and her sister-in-laws- Nancy Charles, Patsy Askew, Faye (Rick) Curtis, Shirley Cook, and Angie (John) Murray; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by one son- Matthew Holland; one grandson- Dyllan Eugene Peters; her parents- Bertha (Aaron) and Ernest Richardson; four siblings- Charles Richardson, Martha Richardson, Jeff Richardson, and Ed Richardson; her father-in-law and mother-in-law- Marvin and Pauline Holland, sister-in-laws- Betty Lazorchak, Wendy George, and brother-in-law- Robin Holland.

Per the family's request, cremation rites will be accorded and no public services will be held at this time. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with final arrangements.

For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to the family to help with final expenses.