Carolyn Elizabeth Holland (née Harrison), aged 87, passed away on February 20, 2025, in Neptune, New Jersey, the town where she was born on May 20, 1937. Carolyn is remembered for her vibrant and encouraging spirit, always ready with a kind word for those around her. Her dedication to her family was profound and deeply felt by all who knew her.

Carolyn attended Brielle Elementary School and graduated from Manasquan High School before continuing her education at Asbury Park Business College. In the 1960s, Carolyn embarked on a notable career as a secretary in New York City, working with prestigious organizations such as Macmillian Publishing, Foote Cone and Belding Advertisement Agency, and The Office of Communication of the United Church of Christ. It was during her time in New York that she had the honor of meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a meeting that occurred just months before his tragic assassination.

Beyond her professional achievements, Carolyn cherished her personal time engaging in hobbies like bike riding, reading, and watching classic movies. These simple pleasures brought great joy to her life and those she shared them with.

Carolyn leaves behind her son, Geoffrey Warren Holland (Terry), and her grandchildren, Teron Clayton (Ciarra), Brianna, and Cassandra Holland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Elizabeth Harrison, her sisters Gloria Morton, Wilma Vassell, and Betty Roach, and her brothers Harold White and Robert Harrison.

Services to honor Carolyn's life will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Damiano Funeral Home in Long Branch, New Jersey. A pre-service gathering will take place from 11 am to 11:30 am, followed by the memorial service at 11:30 am. Carolyn's life and legacy will be remembered fondly by all who knew her, as a beacon of light and love in the lives of her family and friends.