Betty was born April 17, 1926 to Jack and Helen (Main) Markham in Needles CA.
She married Harold Holland on August 18, 1945 at Church of the Angels in Pasadena CA. Betty and Harold spent the next 67 years together until Harold's death in 2013. They made their homes in San Bernardino CA, Elm Springs AR, Springdale AR, Needles CA, Bella Vista AR, Bullhead City AZ, Laughlin, NV and finally Lincoln NE. During this time, they had a daughter and 2 sons to share in the adventure. Betty loved her many grandchildren and great grandchildren but playing Keno was one of her most favorite things to do. She spent many hours with arts and crafts, especially painting old barns. She owned the "Strawberry Patch" and the "Elm Twist" and even managed a hair salon. Betty's last occupation was the office manager for her nephew's business in Laughlin NV, Robinson Electric. Betty always said she should write a book about her life. She loved meeting new friends and learning everything there was to know about them but also shared some very interesting stories of her own. She spoke of her friends until the very end, including many from her home @ the Lexington Assisted Living.
Betty is survived by her sons Mike (Beth) Holland and Mark Holland, grandchildren Brian (Katie) Novotny, Matt (Amber) Novotny, Eric Holland, Alyssa Holland, Janet Holland, and Heather (Robert) Miller, 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Preceded in death by her husband Harold, daughter Janet Campbell, twin grandsons, great grandson Daylen, sister Grace Robinson and brother-in-law Cal Robinson, brother Jack Markham and sister-in-law Lois Markham and nephew Rick Robinson.
A visitation for Betty will be held Monday, April 18, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a Rosary starting at 7:00pm at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68512. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 10:00 at Saint Michael Catholic Church, 9101 South 78th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512. lincolnfh.com
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