Delores Arvella Holland | 89 | Dow

Delores Arvella Holland, 89, was called home at 2:30 p.m. May 20, 2024 at her home in Dow surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 20,1935 in Michael, IL the daughter of Arthur and Arvella (Kimmis) Branham. She was formerly married to Leonard Cottingham and James Holland. She worked at Alton Mental Health for 26 years where she retired.
She is survived by her daughter Arvella Noel, son in law Denver Groves, stepson Terry Holland (Sandy), grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great-grandchild.
She loved to go dancing, playing bingo, and crocheting blankets and dolls for those she loved. But what she loved the most was spending time with family and friends. Many called her different names such as Grandma Bingo and Fritz (the nickname her father gave her).  She had the sweetest soul and everyone that met her loved her and she loved them.
She was preceded in death by her parents, first and second husbands, nine siblings; her son, James Cottingham; daughter, Lela Groves; son in law, Edward Noel; and grandson Brian Cottingham.
Visitation was held Friday, May 24, 2024 from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 11 a.m. at Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin. Burial followed at the Hardin Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online Condolences maybe given at www.kallalandschaaf.com