July 15, 1933 ~ May 3, 2024
Betty Jean Woods Holden, 90, passed away on Friday, May 3 at The Crossing in Baton Rouge.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Holden. She is survived by her loving family: daughter Darnell Nettles (Ed), grandsons Scott Nettles (Rachel) Chris Nettles, and Thad Holden (Jordan), great-grandsons Jacob and Evan Nettles, sisters Helen Watts and Mary Alice Gordon, brother Phillip Woods, daughter-in-law Ann Delmas Holden, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Mary Woods, husband, Ray Holden, son, Charles “Chuck” Holden, and brothers, Willie Ray Woods, Darrell Woods, and Julian Woods. The family would also like to recognize her wonderful caregiver, Helen Jacobs, who made her last years comfortable, safe, and happy.
Faith, family, and friends were the most important things in her life. Her warm presence could light up a room, and nothing gave her more pleasure than making someone smile. Her’s was a life well-lived, and she leaves a legacy of faith and love to all those whose lives she touched.
Seale Funeral Home in Livingston is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 7 from 10:00 AM to noon followed by funeral services at 12:00 PM. Burial will be at Gateway Gardens, Livingston. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com
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Sharon Wilard
May 5, 2024 at 9:06 pm
Darnell and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such a sweet and kind lady and I always enjoyed being around her. I appreciate so the effort that she (and other ladies of Holden Baptist Church) made in making life interesting and fun for us when we were young. She will always hold a special place in my heart.
Sharon Roberts Willard