Marla Joy Lindsay, age 85, of Holland, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019.
Marla was a member of Bethany Christian Reformed Church, where she served as an elder and was active in the Dorcus Society. Marla loved Tulip Time and was a longtime volunteer and guide for the annual festival.
Marla was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and her selfless love will be cherished by those who survive her, including her daughters: Valorie and Ed Holwerda of Ludington, Natalie and Greg Block of Tustin, Teresa and Randy De Graaf of West Olive; grandchildren: Alissa and Mark Cochran, Matthew Holwerda, Kate and Austin Block-Taber, M.J. and Luis Hernandez, Lorie and Phil Miller, and Barry De Graaf; great-grandchildren: Ethan Cochran, Caden Cochran, Thomas Hernandez, and Grace Miller; sister: Sandy Hemple of Holland. Marla was preceded in death by her husband, Tom, in 2006.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 16, 2019, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th Street, Holland 49423. Pastor Dan Walcott will officiate. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland.
