Evelyn Holland

Evelyn Holland, age 84, of Shelby, died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at White Oak Manor of Shelby.
A native of Rutherford County, Evelyn was born October 23, 1925 to the late John Everette and Lucy Harrison Whisnant. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She worked for Alexander Elementary School in the lunch room as a cook for eight years. She enjoyed working with flowers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul L. Holland 'Punk'; one son Melvin Hamrick, three brothers, and five sisters.
Survivors include one son, Paul Keith Holland and wife Donna of Forest City; one daughter, Donna McSwain and husband Hank of Lincolnton; two sisters, Gladys Gamble and Joyce Williams; three grandchildren, David McSwain and wife Karen, Christie Ingle and husband Clint, Brandy Sisk and husband Kyle; four great grandchildren Joshua McSwain, Lydia McSwain, Lillian Sisk, and Kelsey Ingle.