DAYTONA BEACH NEW-JOURNAL
Daytona Beach, Florida
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2002

BUNNELL - Hazel H. Holland, 91, of North Pine Street, who retired in 1973 after 37 years as a teacher for Flagler County schools, died Sunday at home.

Born in High Springs, Mrs. Holland moved to this area in 1926. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bunnell, the Old Kings Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Bunnell Pioneers Historical Group and XYZ Club of the United Methodist Church.

She attended the former Florida State College for Women. She also was a lifetime member of the Florida Retired Educators Association and a charter member of the American Association of University Women. She enjoyed reading, genealogy, history and politics.

Survivors include two sons, Cary and Kent, both of Ormond Beach; two sisters, Hilda Knight, Lake Charles, La., and Zelda Deen, Intercession City; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice; or the Delta Kappa Gamma Rho Chapter Scholarship Fund, 403 Tennis Lane, Lake Mary, FL 32746.

Palm Coast Funeral Home, Palm Coast, is in charge.


HOLLAND, HAZEL H - Funeral service for Hazel H. Holland, 91, who died peacefully at home, Sunday, Oct 13, 2002, will be 10 a.m. Friday, Oct 18, 2002 at the First United Methodist Church, Bunnell. Friends may visit from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 17 and from 9 a.m. until service time Friday at First United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Holland was a retired teacher who taught generations of Flagler County residents. She retired in 1973 after 37 years of service. Mrs. Holland was born in High Springs, FL. She came to Bunnell to live with a sister and finish school after the death of her mother. She left to attend FSCW (FSU), returning to begin a career in teaching.

She married Z. D. Holland, a member of a pioneer Flagler County family. Mrs. Holland possessed a lifelong love of learning. She was an avid reader, an active member of professional organizations and genealogical research groups, and retained a keen interest in history and politics.

Mrs. Holland was a charter member of the American Association of University Women, Old Kings Highway Chapter, DAR, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, a life time member of Florida Retired Educators Association, a member of the UDC, Bunnell Pioneers Historical Group, First Baptist Church of Bunnell, and the XYZ club of the United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Zelda Deen, Intercession City, and Mrs. Hilda Knight, Lake Charles, LA; two sons Cary and Kent and wives, Connie and Kathy, whom she loved as daughters; four grandchildren, David and wife Toni, Jason and girlfriend Jennifer, Garrad, Staci and husband Josh; one great-grandchild, Zachary and many nieces, nephews and friends, whom she dearly loved.

The family expresses great appreciation to Dr John Canakaris and to the care givers who have assisted Mrs. Holland. Memorials may be made to the church or charity of your choice of the Delta Kappa Gamma Rho Chapter Scholarship Fund, 403 Tennis Lane, Lake Mary, FL 32746.

Arrangements are under the careful direction of Palm Coast Funeral Home.

 

Always A Lady - Always in Our Memories

Marion Hazel Harrell was born to John and Mary Harrell on July18, 1911, in High Springs, Florida. After her mother died when she was fourteen, Hazel lived in both Jacksonville and Bunnell with her sisters. Hazel received her diploma from Bunnell High School and her Bachelor's in Education from Florida State College for Women. Hazel also attended graduate school at Stetson University.
Hazel married Zachary Dean Holland in 1938 and they started a family in 1943. Dean was drafted in 1944; Hazel and first son, Cary, joined Dean in Texas when both were able to trave1. After the war, the family returned to Bunnell and second son, Kent was born.
Hazel proudly taught school for nearly four decades in Bunnell. She was also an active member of and held leadership positions in professional and community organizations such as Delta Kappa Gamma, Bunnell Pioneers, Florida Retired Educators Association (life member), Flagler Association of American University Women (charter member), Daughters of the American Revolution at United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Hazel is survived by her sister Zelda; her sister Hilda and her husband A.C. Knight; her son Cary and his wife, Connie; her son Kent and his wife, Kathy; her grandchildren: David and his wife, Toni; Jason and his girlfriend Jennifer; Garrad; and Staci and her husband Josh;  great-grandson Zachary Samuel; and many nieces and nephew whom she dearly loved.
Gracious and unassuming, Hazel would be pleased by your presence at her memorial service.

Thank you - Hazel's Family