Amanda "Mandy"

Flemister-Holland

Ms. Amanda Flemister Holland was born on June 2, 1943, to the late Mr. Joseph Flemister and Mrs. Bertha Davis Flemister in Griffin, Georgia. Amanda was the youngest of seven children. She received her formal education at Annie Shockley School and Fairmont High School in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. She graduated from Fairmont High School in 1961. She furthered her education at Griffin Technical College.

Amanda dedicated her life to Jehovah and was baptized on June 28, 2003. She enjoyed studying and learning about Jehovah. Amanda enjoyed reading God's word, and her favorite scriptures are recorded in Hebrews 11:1, "Faith is the assured expectation of what is hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities that ate not seen". Joshua 23:15, "But just as all the good promises that Jehovah your God has spoken to you, have come upon you, so Jehovah will bring upon you all the calamity that He promised and will annihilate you from this good land that Jehovah your God has given you".

After being a CNA for over 35 years, Amanda retired from Spalding Regional Hospital. She was a Home Health Nurse for 10 plus years. After years of working in the medical field, Amanda became a School's Crossing Guard for the Griffin Police Department, until her health decline. Amanda's talents were defined by her love for Jehovah and others. She was loved by many and always willing to give a helping hand to help others. She was very family oriented. She enjoyed planning and organizing the yearly family reunions. She had a great sense of humor, and an infectious smile.

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, surrounded by her family, Ms. Amanda Flemister Holland left her earthly home to reap just reward. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Benny Hood, Jr., and five sisters, Eunice Hood Head, Gussie Hood Franklin, Ethelene Reeves, Josie Mae Ferguson, and Annie Clifford Hood Lewis.

Ms. Amanda Flemister Holland leaves to cherish her memories, her two devoted daughters, Alicia Mitchell and Alyse Richards; three granddaughters, Amber Mitchell (Amiri) Durham, Aliya Barkley, and Alexia Willis; four grandsons, Joshua (Uniiqa) Mitchell, Ah'Keem Richards, Bryan Willis and Brandon Willis; six great-grandchildren, Roman  Durham, Kymani Mitchell, Egypt Mitchell, Carter Mitchell, Zion Mitchell, and Khylin Mitchell, and a brother-in-law, Elmo Franklin. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 100 County Line Road. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens.

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