Barbara Holden

 

 

Westminster – Barbara Ellen Roach Holden, 77, wife of the late Derrick Edward Holden, passed away Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 at her residence.

 

Born in Oconee County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Dillard and Martha Turpin Roach. Barbara was the co-owner of A.B. Custom Drapery with her husband, she loved gardening and enjoyed working at Bryson’s Orchard.

 

Barbara is survived by sons, Mickle McIntosh of Westminster, James Holden (Julie) of Goleta, California, Richard Holden (Dottie) of Prescott, Arizona, Dale Holden (Paula) of Irwin, Tennessee; daughters, Michelle Runyon of Westminster, and Sandra Holden of Westwood, California; brother, James Roach of Westminster; sisters, Peggy Bryson of Westminster, Carolyn Moore of Westminster, Patsy Hudson of Hartsville South Carolina; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

 

In addition to her parents, and husband, Derrick Edward Holden, Barbara is preceded in death by a son, Martin Holden; and brothers, Wyman Roach, Rev. Raymond Roach; and sisters, Ollie Bell Blackwell, and Judy West.

 

A graveside service will be held 2 pm, Thursday, October 8th, 2020 at Heritage Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 pm, Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 at Sandifer Funeral Home.

 

The family is at the residence and flowers are accepted. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com