Lila Carole Holder passed away peacefully on April 21, 2022 at the age of 79 after an extended illness. Carole was born to Ethel Mae Hampton Holder and Boyce Holder on January 12, 1943. She was lucky number 7 of 8 children. Carole grew up with her 7 siblings during difficult times. The entire family worked hard farming the land and bringing crops to the market. It was a time when family members depended on each other for survival. The siblings grew up loving each other and depending on each other. They remained close over the years as each launched their own life. Their father died at a young age, leaving their mother to raise teenage children including Carole.

Carole graduated from Blowing Rock High School in 1961. She went on to school and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked in nursing for many years, caring mostly for elderly clients. Carole lived in multiple locations over her life, always working in the medical profession. Carole never had children of her own but loved and nurtured the children of her brothers and sisters.

Carole is proceeded in death by her parents Ethel Mae Hampton and Boyce Holder. She is also proceeded in death by two nephews Jeffery Critcher (Anna's son) and Timothy Holder (Edwin's son).

Siblings and family members include: Sue Holder Rash and children Ronald Rash (Ann), Thomas Rash (Susan) and Kathy Rash Brewer (CH); Edwin Holder (Regena) and daughter Pamela Holder, stepchildren Susie Kemp (Sherri) and Reggie Kemp; Anna Holder Critcher and children Janet Critcher Greer (Steve), Renee Critcher Lyons and Chad Critcher (Lori), Earl Holder and children Lesa Absher (James) and Annette Holder; Kate Holder; Neil Holder (Sharon) and daughter Amina Beth Holder Gaia (Willow); Linda Holder Kunder and extended family Peggy Yates, Karen Britt and Ramona Tasios.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:30am at Northside Baptist Church at 1001 Odell Street in North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Family will greet guest 30 minutes prior to the service at 11am.

A private urn burial will be at Friendship Methodist Church Family Cemetery in Boone, NC at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Friendship Methodist Church Cemetery Fund in Boone, NC or to the Humane Society of Wilkes New Shelter Project in Wilkesboro, NC.

Online condolences may be sent to the Holder family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.