Annette Holland

Ruth Annette Holland, 70, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at a local hospital. Annette was a resident of the Chattanooga, North Georgia area for 14 years and member of the Church of the Nativity. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Martha Thomas; and brothers, Glenn and Larry Thomas. Annette is survived by husband of 49 years, Hollis Holland; daughters, Tanya (Phil Surkis) Holland, Oakland, Calif., Janelle Holland, Hixson; brother, Don Norwood Thomas, Alaska; sisers, Maxime Jones, Detroit, Mich., Essie Coleman, Shreveport, La., Martha Raye Mateen, San Diego, Calif.; and grandchild, Lyric Holland. A memorial service will take place 10 a.m. Friday, at the Church of the Nativity, Fort Oglethorpe, with the Rev. King Oehmig officiating. Visit www.heritagefh.com to share condolences with the family and view memorial tribute. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of Nativity (Attn: Ruth Annette Holland Memorial Fund), P.O. Box 2356, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.