Mary D. Eason Holland, 74, passed away November 19, 2013. She was born in Chowan County, NC the daughter of the late Otis M. and Martha P. Eason. She was predeceased by her husband, Hugh K. "Pete" Holland and brother, Carl R. Eason. Mary retired as a nursing assistant for Commonwealth Health Care. She was a member of Somerton Friends Meeting where she faithfully mailed cards to members and friends and family for numerous years. .

Mary is survived by her daughters, Mary Ann H. Price, Iris H. Carter, and Tina M. Holland; grandchildren and spouses, Daniel James "D.J." Carter (Becky), Samuel F. Carter (Marian), Daphne L. Carter, and David Kevin Price, Jr. (Amy); great grandchildren, Keri, Sydney, and Caitlyn Carter; brothers, George M. Eason, John T. Eason, and M. Donald Eason; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory with Richard J. Wilcox officiating. Burial will follow at Somerton Friends Meeting cemetery. Friends may join the family for a time of visitation Friday night from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at her residence. Memorial donations may be made to Somerton Friends Meeting, Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 4074, Suffolk, VA 23439. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.