Katherine “Kathy” Holland, age 77 of Loleta, passed away on Wednesday, October 11 at home with her beloved dogs Charlie and Missy by her side.

Kathy was born in 1946 in Scotia. She graduated from Grizzly Bluff Elementary in 1960 and Ferndale High School in 1964. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and riding horses.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Babe Hawkins; husband Darrell Wyman; and husband James Holland.

She left behind her sister, Linda Anderson (Ted Anderson); three children, James Holland, Jody Holland (Christine Holland) and Pamela Thorpe (Matt Thorpe); as well as six grandchildren — Allen and Katie Holland, Justin and Austin Thorpe and Josiah and Xxander Holland; and many nieces and nephews.

She was surrounded by loving family and friends and will be missed dearly.

Spreading of ashes and celebration of life will be held at a later date for immediate family and close friends.

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