Catherine Holland

Catherine (Petrilla) Holland, 69, of Eatontown, passed away peacefully at home on June 4, 2024. A personal message written by Catherine before her passing is shared below: If you are reading this then I, Cathy, have gone home to be with the Lord. I endured struggles, problems and also much happiness throughout my life. I climbed the hills, tried to avoid obstacles in my way and tried to live my life as the Lord wanted me to. I pray so often and received many miracles in my lifetime. The golden chain that held my life together, besides God, was my soulmate and husband, Billy. Also, on this chain I have four pearls, Shannen, Katie, Nicole and Derek, who I love so dearly. In the middle are my diamonds, my grandchildren, Aiden Richard, Hudson Grace and Brooklyn Marie. As for family, I have so many dear loved ones so will not list them all. If you know me, then you probably know most of my family. My three godchildren, I have planted God’s seed with you – please water that seed. I love you all. You know the pages and chapters in my life you helped to write, and I thank you and love you all. As the saying goes, you can count your true friends on one hand, I was very fortunate and had many close friends that probably do not even realize the impact they had on my life. Thank you for being in these chapters of my life and I hope God blesses you all. If there are tears in your eyes, let them be tears of Joy. For God has seen I am tired, and he decided to bring me Home. Like for every one of us, life can be so hard but there were so many wonderful times for which I am so thankful for. There is God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. All you have to do is reach out to them. Pray – prayer is so essential. Plant the seed of the Lord in your children. Read them children’s bible books. Pray every day – while you’re driving, while you’re cleaning, whenever and wherever you are. Believe the Lord is listening to you always – because he is. God is real and alive, roaring like a lion. I will see you all later – when it’s your time to walk on the road to heaven. Love you all. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in memory of Catherine at http://giftfunds.stjude.org/christcures.

Catherine Holland

December 5, 1954 - June 4, 2024