Mary Belle Holland

Mary Belle Holland, 86, of New Hill, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Holland operated the New Hill Grill from 1962 to 1974 and was renowned for having the best hamburgers around. She retired from North Carolina Records department in 1986. She was a long standing member of New Hill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Elwood A. Holland; sons: Billy Holland (Diane Eubanks) of Durham, Mike Holland of Apex, Dana Holland (Debra) of Apex; daughters: Gloria Wise (Larry) of New Hill, and Barbara Dupree (Linwood) of Moncure; son-in-law: Chuck King of New Hill; 12 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Mrs. Holland is preceded in death by her daughter, Donna King; her son, Timmy Holland, and her grandson, Billy Holland, Jr.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 am to 11:00 am Saturday, January 5, 2013 at New Hill Baptist Church, 3700 Old US 1 Hwy, New Hill, NC. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 am in New Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hill Baptist Church, 3700 Old US 1 Hwy, New Hill, NC 27526.

Online condolences may be made to www.apexfuneral.net.