Holt Memorial Chapel

10/31/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Safety Reminder 🕯️

Halloween is a fun time for children and families, and we want to remind everyone to stay safe while enjoying the evening.

✔️ Drive slowly and watch carefully for children crossing streets.
✔️ Choose bright or reflective costumes so kids can be seen.
✔️ Carry flashlights or glow sticks for extra visibility.
✔️ Stay on sidewalks and visit well-lit homes.
✔️ Check all treats before letting little ones enjoy them.

Let’s work together to keep this a safe and enjoyable night for all the children in our community. 🕊️

10/30/2025

🌿 Dealing With Grief 🌿

Grief is not something that follows a straight path or a set timeline. It can feel heavy one day and lighter the next, only to resurface again when least expected. That’s because grief is love that has nowhere to go—and learning to live with that love in a new way takes time.

💙 Some gentle reminders for those walking through grief:

Be patient with yourself. Healing doesn’t follow a schedule.

Allow yourself to feel—whether it’s sadness, anger, or even laughter at cherished memories.

Lean on friends, family, or your faith for strength.

Don’t be afraid to accept help or reach out to others.

At Holt Memorial Chapel, we see every day how unique each grief journey truly is. Our promise is to walk alongside families not only in the moment of loss, but in the days and months that follow.

If you are grieving, know that you are not alone. ❤️

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

10/29/2025

Billie Ruth Garrison Wright, a devoted pastor’s wife, beloved mother and grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the age of 92, in Fayetteville. Her life was characterized by a deep and abiding Christian faith, a joyful spirit, and a lif...

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10/28/2025

🌿 Finding Support Through Grief 🌿

At Holt Memorial Chapel, we know that grief does not end with the funeral service. Healing takes time, community, and care. No one should have to walk the journey of loss alone. Thankfully, our community here in Harrison offers several grief recovery and support groups for those who are hurting.

If you, or someone you know, could use the encouragement of others who understand, here are some local options:

📍 Grief Recovery & Support Groups in Harrison, AR

Grubb Springs Baptist Church – GriefShare
Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Higher Ground – Independent Living (GriefShare)
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Hospice of the Hills / NARMC Bereavement Support
Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 707 W Central, Harrison

Boone County Library
2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. (2nd floor)

Legacy Hospice – First Baptist Church
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
1400 S Pine St, Harrison

First United Methodist Church, Harrison
New group forming – call the church office for details

After Loss by Su***de – Harrison Area
Contact the group directly for meeting schedule

www.holtchapel.com/resources/grief-support

💙 If you are grieving, please know you are not alone. These groups welcome you with open arms and caring hearts. If Holt Memorial Chapel can help connect you with resources or simply listen, we are here.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4

10/27/2025

Georgie Mae Fitchue, 86, of Omaha, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at The Springs of Mt. Vista in Harrison, following a brief stay for rehabilitation.

She was born May 22, 1939, at Everton, to George and Cynthia Snow. On April 2, 1966, at Harrison, she married the love of her life, ...

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10/26/2025

☀️🕊️ Good Morning, Harrison

Sunday mornings are a time to pause, reflect, and gather strength for the week ahead. At Holt Memorial Chapel, we are thankful for the families who place their trust in us, and we are honored to walk beside our community in times of need.

Wherever today finds you—in worship, with family, or in quiet reflection—may you find peace, comfort, and hope. ❤️

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.” – Psalm 23:1–2

Wishing you a blessed Sunday from all of us at Holt Memorial Chapel.

10/25/2025

🎄🍪 Something fun is definitely coming up at Holt Memorial Chapel… and we can’t wait to tell you what it is!

Let’s just say it involves cookies, Christmas cheer, and a very green guest coming to visit during the holidays. 😉

Any guesses? 👀💚
Drop your best guess in the comments — the big reveal is coming soon!

10/24/2025

⚰️🌹 The Honor of Serving as a Pallbearer

Being asked to serve as a pallbearer is one of the greatest honors a family can bestow. This role carries with it both history and respect. Traditionally, pallbearers were those who literally carried the “pall” (the cloth that draped the casket), and today they continue that sacred responsibility of accompanying their loved one on their final journey.

If you’ve been asked to serve as a pallbearer at Holt Memorial Chapel, here’s what you can expect:

👔 What to Wear – Dress respectfully. Sometimes the family may request that everyone dress similarly, such as all wearing white shirts and jeans. Follow their wishes if given.
🕘 When to Arrive – Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Upon entry, let one of our staff know you are a pallbearer.
🚗 Parking – When you arrive, our parking attendant will ask if you are going to the cemetery. Answer “yes,” and they will direct you to a place in the procession line.
🚪 Check-In – Enter through the front doors and find a funeral home employee. You’ll receive a fresh white carnation boutonniere, pinned on your lapel or shirt to designate you as a pallbearer. (Ministers wear red boutonnieres. Holt Memorial Chapel is the only funeral home in our area that honors pallbearers and ministers in this way, with flowers prepared by a local florist.)
📋 Instructions – Our staff will guide you on seating. Sometimes pallbearers sit in reserved seating; other times, especially when they are family members, they may sit with their loved ones until separated at the end of the service.
⚰️ At the Service – Before the service, the funeral director will line pallbearers up and es**rt them to their places. At the conclusion, you’ll gather behind the funeral coach, where the casket will be entrusted to your care for placement inside.
🚙 Procession – Pallbearers then return to their vehicles, headlights on bright and hazard lights flashing, to proceed to the cemetery.
🌿 At the Cemetery – Upon arrival, meet immediately behind the funeral coach. The funeral director will give instructions on how the casket is carried to the graveside. Pallbearers will line shoulder-to-shoulder at the tent’s edge in final honor.
🌸 Final Tribute – At the close of the committal service, pallbearers pass by the casket, placing their white carnations on top as a lasting gesture of love and respect.

This special touch is one more way Holt Memorial Chapel strives to go above and beyond in honoring every family we serve.

10/23/2025

It's time to order your wreath to honor a veteran at Maplewood or Maple Leaf Cemeteries. The ceremony will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, AR, on Saturday, December 13, 2025. North Arkansas College Business & IT Leadership Institute student group is ready to take your order. https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/172400/Overview

10/22/2025

Sylvania Villines, 83, of Compton, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Cox Medical Center in Branson, Missouri.

She was born on August 10, 1942, at Parthenon, to Virgil and Iva Henderson Willis. On January 4, 1965, she married the love of her life, Perry Lee Villines, at Kansas Cit...

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10/22/2025

🔎 Behind the Scenes at Holt Memorial Chapel 🕊️

Most people see the beautiful services, flowers, and family gatherings in our chapel. But what many don’t see is the care and preparation that happens behind the scenes.

From setting up hundreds of chairs just right, polishing every detail in our atrium, preparing custom memorial folders, and arranging flowers with precision—every step is done with one goal in mind: to honor your loved one with excellence.

Our team works quietly and faithfully to make sure families don’t have to worry about the little things on one of the hardest days of their lives.

Because at Holt Memorial Chapel, serving you isn’t just our job—it’s our calling. ❤️

10/21/2025

🌟 Nominate a Hero Today! 🌟

In every community, there are extraordinary caregivers whose quiet compassion brings peace, dignity, and comfort to those facing life’s final journey. These are the true heroes — the ones who care with their hearts.

Holt Memorial Chapel is honored to present the “Glenna Ragan Heart of a Hero” End-of-Life Caregiver Award, created to recognize and celebrate the remarkable caregivers who go above and beyond to serve patients and families during life’s most tender moments.

If you know someone who embodies compassion, dedication, and selflessness in end-of-life care, we invite you to nominate them today. Let’s shine a light on their kindness and honor their heart for others. ❤️

🕊️ Nomination deadline: November 15, 2025
🏆 Winner announced: December 6, 2025
📍 The winner will be surprised with a ceremony at their workplace and receive a crystal award, certificate, and monetary gift.

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