Virginia Lee Holt

CARBONDALE – Virginia Lee Holt, age 96, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at The Anchor of Marion.

 Virginia was born on April 26, 1928 in Akron, OH to Raymond and Berta (Hoffman) Buice. Virginia married George Holt on December 31, 1948 in Sturgis, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on February 3, 1997.

 Virginia worked as a secretary for Carbondale Community High School. She was a long-time member of The Ridge Church (formally Walnut Street Baptist Church) helping in many capacities throughout the years. Virginia enjoyed singing, camping, boating, Florida vacations, walking on the beach, her Red Hat Ladies group, and especially all her grandchildren’s activities.

Virginia is survived by sons, Mark (Linda) Holt and David (Jamie) Holt; grandchildren, Kristina, Greg, Stephen, Jennifer, Erin, Rachael, and Natalie; great-grandchildren, Jillian, Jude, Graham, Virginia, and Evelyn.

 She was preceded in death by her husband, George Holt; parents, Raymond and Berta Buice and son, Craig Holt.

 Services for Virginia will be announced at a later date.

 Memorials in Virginia’s name may be made to The Ridge Church Building Fund, 7350 Old Hwy. 13, Carbondale, IL 62901.

 Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale assisted the family with arrangements. To leave a story or memory of Virginia visit www.meredithfh.com