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Judith Lynn O'Bier Holdren
Judith Lynn Holdren passed peacefully with her husband and daughter holding her hands on Sunday, June 11, 2023. She was the loving wife of Arvid William Holdren for 46 years.
Judith was born in Village, VA, a daughter of the late Elton Lee O’ Bier and Ruth Evelyn Brann O’Bier. She was a graduate of Farnham High School. Judith enjoyed spending time with her family at the lake and being a caretaker for her loved ones.
In addition to her husband, Judith is survived by her devoted daughter, Teresa Lynn Holdren and her fiancé, Tommy Hayes; her grandchildren, Katie Lynn Hensley, and her husband, BJ, and Jessica Lee Cunningham; her great-grandchildren, Grayden, Audrina, and Axel Hensley; her sisters-in-law, Mary O’Bier and Sharon Holdren; her nieces and nephews, Tammy, Christal, Dennis, and Jason; her great nieces, Shana and Tiffany; two of her closest cousins, Ruth Dyson and Margie Schools; three of her dearest friends, Fay Jones, Sara Pentecost, and Barbara Relf; and numerous cousins.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Elton Leroy O’Bier, father-in-law and mother-in-law, William H. Holdren and Katherine B. Holdren; and her brother-in-law, Emmett B. Holdren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Virginia Memorial Park with Rev. Tom Thomas officiating.
The family asks that no food or flowers be delivered to the home, but that you may honor Judith’s memory by sending memorial contributions to Oakland United Methodist Church, 2465 Goode Station Road, Goode, VA 24556, where Judith enjoyed attending, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or a charity of your choice.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
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Judy and Arvid were wonderful and special friends. They shared a love for each other that all couples could only dream that they would have one day. They were devoted to each other and Arvid made sure that Judy had everything that she needed. He was always there for her. Arvid has a servant\'s heart and it always shows through to his family and to his friends. Teresa has lost her best friend and I know how this feels. I\'m sure that Tommy is a great comfort to her after the passing of her Mother. I told her the other night that many women do not have one good man in their life but she is blessed to have two, Arvid and Tommy. Judy was so sweet to carry on a conversation with. She always called me \"Sugar.\" I\'m sure she called many other people the same thing but it made me feel special and good when she said it to me. My prayer is that the God of all hope, grace and mercy will bind these three together as they remember this special love that they had forJudy. Rest in peace, \"Sweet Judy.\" I love you, Brenda
Posted by Brenda Hudson on June 13, 2023
Judy and Arvid were wonderful and special friends. They shared a love for each other that all couples could only dream that they would have one day. They were devoted to each other and Arvid made sure that Judy had everything that she needed. He was always there for her. Arvid has a servant's heart and it always shows through to his family and to his friends. Teresa has lost her best friend and I know how this feels. I'm sure that Tommy is a great comfort to her after the passing of her Mother. I told her the other night that many women do not have one good man in their life but she is blessed to have two, Arvid and Tommy. Judy was so sweet to carry on a conversation with. She always called me "Sugar." I'm sure she called many other people the same thing but it made me feel special and good when she said it to me. My prayer is that the God of all hope, grace and mercy will bind these three together as they remember this special love that they had forJudy. Rest in peace, "Sweet Judy." I love you, Brenda
Posted by Brenda Hudson on June 13, 2023
Arvid: We were saddened to read of Judy's passing. The few times we met her, she was always warm and friendly. We wish you and your family the best.-Don and Sandy
Posted by Don and Sandy Johanson on June 13, 2023
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