JANUARY 31, 1949 – JANUARY 9, 2010
 
CENTRAL, SC – Norma Jean Holden, age 60, of 4145 Old Greenville Highway, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at her home.
 
Born in Anderson, SC, on January 31, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph Whitlock and Ethelene Black Whitlock.  She was a homemaker and a member of Bishop Branch Baptist Church.  Mrs. Holden was an avid traveler & gardener, and more than anything – enjoyed spending time with her family.
 
Survivors include her husband of forty-four years, Folger Julius Holden of the home; children: Jerry Holden and wife, Tracy of Liberty, Vickie O’Shields and husband, Eddie of Anderson, and Amy Holden of Liberty; six grandchildren: Adam, Jared, & Joshua Holden, and Caitlin, Blake, & Grant O’Shields; one great granddaughter, Julie Ann Holden; three sisters: Joann Todd of Six Mile, Lynn Greer of Williamston, and Cathy Lowe of Belton; two brothers: Larry Whitlock of Central and Donnie Whitlock of Anderson.
 
A Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Holden will begin at 6pm on Thursday, January 14, 2010, in the Fellowship Hall of Bishop Branch Baptist Church.  Dr. Luther Price will begin a time of spoken reflections at 7pm.  The family will remain at the church until 8pm.
 
The family is at the home.
 
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
 
THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the funeral arrangements.