Melba Joann Holland

Melba Joann Holland, age 91, of Nashville, TN went to be home with the Lord on March 29th, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Smiths Bend, TN on March 9th, 1934. Melba was the daughter of the late Lillian and Horace Armistead. She is also preceded in death by her siblings J.B. Armistead, Jack Armistead, Lester Armistead, Glenda White, and Billy Armistead. Melba is reunited in heaven with her loving husband Jack Holland. Mrs. Holland is survived by many nieces and nephews who cherished her dearly; as well as a number of great and great-great nieces and nephews, who will miss her presence. She is also survived by her church family and friends whom she held close.

Melba Joann Holland was a child of God, who faithfully attended church every Sunday. Attending services was an activity that brought her peace of mind and solace to her heart. She was a prayer warrior, who read the bible daily. She was able to apply its teachings to her life and was able to impart wisdom from its scriptures when she needed it. Melba was also funny and witty, an individual who liked a good joke and cut up with her family and friends. In her free time, she and her husband liked to travel. Her family remembers how much joy their last trip to Alaska brought them and the smile across her face as she would recall people watching at the beach in Miami.

Although she is gone, her memory will forever remain within the hearts and minds of her family and friends. Please join us in honoring the life of Mrs. Melba Joann Holland on Wednesday, April 2nd. 2025 at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, located at 127 N. Main Street, Goodlettsville, TN 37072, for visitation from 1pm – 2:45pm. We will reconvene and meet at Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, located at 1150 Dickerson Rd, Goodlettsville, TN 37072, at 3PM for graveside service and interment for Mrs. Holland.

Cole & Garrett Funeral Home are to oversee the arrangements for Mrs. Melba Holland. 127 N. Main Street, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. Phone: (615) 859 – 5231 Online condolences maybe expressed and flowers purchased at coleandgarrett.com.