Rosalie "Rose" (Kovar) Holland

Rosalie "Rose" Kovar Holland, Age 101 passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 surrounded by family. Rose was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love and support.

Rose was one of eight children, the fifth child of five brothers and 2 sisters, born in Snook, Texas to Will and Lydia Kovar. She grew up on a farm during the Great Depression where she learned the value of hard work and family. She graduated from Snook High School in 1941, then attended Business College in Bryan, Texas where she met the love of her life Harold Holland, who was serving in the US Air Force. Rose and Harold were married in 1945 and shared 69 beautiful years. Harold stated many times that Rose was the love of his life, so according to both they were a “match made in heaven”.

Rose was a devoted wife and mother whose life was centered around her family. Her children Harold Jr, Kenneth, Carolyn and Debra were her greatest source of joy. She was so proud of all of her children and never missed an opportunity to speak highly of them. She cherished every moment spent with her family, and her home was always filled with love, laughter, and delicious food. Her fresh apple cake was a constant request for family gatherings. Rose had a great sense of fashion and style that she passed on to her beautiful daughters Carolyn and Debra. She was known for her love of roses and her signature fragrance Estee Lauder Youth-Dew.

Rose loved cooking, gardening, ceramics, dancing to big-band music, taking care of her family and laughing over tea with her friends. She remained close with all of her brothers and sisters and their spouses throughout the years and they spent time together at every opportunity. When her children were growing up, she spent many happy weekends with her daughters by her side, at her son’s little league baseball games that her husband coached. In later years, Rose and Harold built a bay house in San Leon, Texas where they enjoyed many carefree days of fishing and going to the beach with their children, grandchildren and friends.

Rose was a gentle soft-spoken woman with a quiet strength and unwavering faith in God. She was always ready to lend a helping hand or offer a listening ear to those in need. Rose had an incredible talent for making others feel special. She had a radiant smile and compassionate spirit that brightened the lives of everyone she met. Rose was a great friend and was caring and kind to everyone. She will be remembered for her generous heart, her strong spirit, and the love she shared with all who knew her. Rose will be deeply missed. May she rest in peace, and may her memory bring love and blessings to all.

Rose is preceded in death by her husband Harold Holland Sr., her parents Will and Lydia Kovar, her sister Lydia Castorena, her brothers Eddie Kovar, Clem Kovar, Bill Kovar, Leonard Kovar, and Harry Kovar, grandson Howard Holland, nephew Richard (Rick) Sadler, brother-in-law Robert (Bob) Sadler, brother-in-law Ray Castorena, sister-in-law Ina Kovar, sister-in-law Sue Kovar, sister-in-law Mary Kovar, sister-in-law Odell Kovar

Rose is survived by her sister Doris Sadler, her children Harold Holland Jr, Kenneth Holland and wife Sandy, Carolyn Stoneburner-Shepherd and Debra Holland-Ward; grandchildren Christina Holland-Eberst, Kirk Holland, Shelley Stoneburner-Walker and husband Wes, Steven Stoneburner and wife Maggie, Harold Holland III, Priscilla Holland, Elizabeth Holland and husband Paul, Jonathan Ward and wife Margaret, Christopher Ward and wife Evelyn Valdez-Ward, Michael Lugo and wife Jourdan, Alyssa Taormina and husband Mark; great grandchildren Shannon MacGregor and husband James, Charlie Eberst, Brandin Holland, Kamryn Holland, Karsyn Holland, Hannah Webb, Chase Draughon, Meagan Walker, Jayden Stoneburner, Jackson Stoneburner, Jacob Stoneburner, Gianna Stoneburner, Christian Holland, Alexis Holland, Dallas Holland, Cierra Holland, Marissa Civello, Julian Civello, Leonardo Davíd Ward, Cera Taormina, Markie Taormina, Millie Taormina, Sage Lugo; great-great grandchildren Italy Rose Gorman, Lennon Gorman, Kyson Merka, Kinsley Bishop, Kaiya Bishop, Liam MacGregor, Isaiah, Drako, Patience Holland; sister-in-law Billie Kovar; nieces Carmen Charles Castorena and husband Albert, Sandy Castorena, nephew Jeff Sadler; and many more nieces and nephews; and CR Eberst, Sara Holland, Marilu Rumfolo, and George Bofysil

A celebration of Rose's life will be held at Earthman Funeral Directors-Hunters Creek on Monday, April 29, 2024, 8303 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, Visitation at 10:00 AM, Service at 11:00 AM, Graveside Service following at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77077