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Amber Lashell
Holland
Jan 11, 1980 — Mar 27, 2019
Poarch
Amber LaShell Holland, age 39 passed away quietly at her home on March 27, 2019. Amber was born on January 11, 1980 in Atmore, Al. She resided in Poarch Al., her whole life. She attended Faulkner State Community College where she received an Associate Degree. Amber is preceded in death by her grandparents, Curtis Edward McGhee, Ervin and Elsie Holland.
She is survived by her mother, Carrie (Randy) Martin, Poarch, Al, father, J.T. Holland, Poarch, Al, two sisters: Crystal (Jerry) Sanchez of Perdido, Al. and Courtney Holland of Poarch, Al., nieces: Alyssa, Keleigh, and Isabella. Nephews: Logan and Bryden, maternal grandmother, Pearline McGhee, and a very special caregiver, Ms. Nikki Bowens.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 10 AM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ricky Tedder officiating. Interment will follow in New Home Cemetery.
Active pallbearerswill be Keith Martin, Clayton Coon, Ellis Martin, Dylan McGhee, Matthew Martin and Dave Stephens. Honorary Pallbearerswill be Stephanie Bryan, Robert McGhee, Charlotte Meckel, Eddie Tullis, Sandy Hollinger, Arthur Mothershed, Dewitt Carter, Garvis Sells, Jay Dorris, Brent Pinkston, Catherine Timmons, Tim Ramer and Terri Morris.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 29, 2019 from 6 PM until 8 PM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Amber was a member of the Poarch Band Creek Indians and was very passionate of her Native American Heritage. The title of "Honorary Princess" was bestowed upon her by the Poarch Band Creek Indians Tribal Council. Amber was given the Indian name of Hywanesha, which means "Weeping Willow" in the Creek Language.
Besides her passion for the tribe, Amber was also passionate about Alabama Football, Atlanta Braves, Dallas Cowboys and Wind Creek Casino, where she worked as a security greeter for seven years.
The family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and prayers. A special thank you to nurses: Debbie Albritton, Denise James and Terri Davis; caregivers: Monica Lockett and Tiara Jackson, Sonshine Companion Care.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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