Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

April 11, 2026

Joyce Evelyn Holland, 93, passed away on April 11, 2026 She was born to William H. Carey and Thelma Louise Carey on August 11, 1932 in Franklin Township, Pennsylvania.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Myron "Jimmy" Holland; her parents, and her sisters, Romayne Delores Carey Conklin and Lynda Anne Carey. She is survived by her children William Swank, Denise Barker, Becky and Jimmy Rosemond, and Cindy Cooper. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Pam Holland and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She will be missed by long-term friend and companion, Bill Keller, with whom she enjoyed going out, movies, traveling, and playing games.

In her lifetime, Joyce did clerical work at many places including Belk and Folgers. She also had owned an upholstery business and drove long-distance truck with her husband, Jimmy.

She was a life member of V.F.W Auxiliary Post 6724 and the Red Hat Society. Among her many hobbies were knitting, needlepoint, and plastic canvas crafts.

A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.