Connie Holland, 79, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, service, and devotion to family.
Born on January 7, 1947 in Pampa, Texas to Glynn and Florence Dodson, Connie was the youngest of three children.
Connie graduated from West Texas State University and dedicated her career to education as a teacher in the Pampa Independent School District. Through her years in the classroom, she touched the lives of countless students and colleagues before retiring in 1999.
Connie shared more than fifty years of marriage with her beloved husband, Joe Holland. Together they built a life centered on family and faith. Following retirement, Connie and Joe made their home, on Lake Texoma, in Pottsboro, Texas, where they enjoyed many happy years together until Joe’s passing in 2018.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Holland of Plano, Texas; her son, Jason Holland and his wife, Jamie Holland, of Lindale, Texas; her grandchildren, Ashlee Larkin and her husband Hap, and Jayden Holland; and his fiancée, Lindsey, and her great grandsons Raylan, Archer, and Major. She is also survived by her brother, Jerry.
Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Holland; her parents, Glynn and Florence Dodson; and her sister, Glynda.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 13, at 2 pm at The Ridge Church, 4561 N Josey Lane, Carrollton, Texas 75010
In Lieu of Flower, donations in her honor requested for the Multiple Sclerosis Society North Texas Chapter 2105 Luna Road, Suite 390, Carrollton, Texas 75006
