Rosa Lee Martin Holt, 92, of Princeton passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Helping Hands Assisted Living in Goldsboro. Rosa Lee was born in Johnston County on August 23, 1931 to the late Emmitt Martin and Sallie Holloman Martin.
In addition to her parents, Rosa Lee is preceded in death by her loving husband Lesly Holt; brothers, Edward Martin, Raymond Martin, Ransom Martin, Leslie Martin and “Duck” Martin; sisters, Marie Peedin and Annie Pearl Gurley; and son-in-law, Herb Anderson.
Rosa Lee is survived by her four children; Ronnie Holt and wife, Shirley of Princeton, Pam Starling of Kenly, Gulie Bullard and husband, Randy of Fayetteville, Beverly Anderson of Columbia, MD; six grandchildren, Stephen Holt and wife, Barbara Ann, Tara Darden and husband Jason, Jonathan Jones and wife, Kasey, Katie Taylor and husband, Donnie, Clifton Griffin and wife, Jeana, Amber Wilkins and husband, Jeff; fourteen great grandchildren, Addison, Olivia, Amelia Grace, Emerie, Jackson, Cammie, Wyatt, Gideon, Gauge, Garrison, Millie Grace, Silas, Eleanor Ruth, Asher; sister, Judy Rowe of Kenly; brother, Harold Martin and wife, Linda of Princeton; sisters-in-law, Bessie Starling and Edna Grace Massengill and many loving nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Rosa Lee was a godly woman and a hard worker. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her husband, her family, her friends and neighbors. After farming for 18 years, she and Lesly moved to Missouri to attend Bible College to follow the call on their lives into full time Christian Ministry. They served small community churches in Missouri, West Virginia, Ohio, Alabama and North Carolina before coming home to Princeton.
Rosa Lee spent the majority of her life in the Biblical instruction of small children whether teaching Sunday school, pre-kindergarten or keeping children in their home which she continued to do well into her eighties. One of her greatest attributes was she was a Prayer Warrior. If Rosa Lee knew you had a need, she was faithful to call your name in prayer. She was a daily Bible reader and loved listening to good preaching and gospel singing. She was always a spotless housekeeper and a wonderful cook, opening her home to many pastors who
came to preach revivals in the churches she and Lesly served. In her spare time, as long as she was able, you could find Rosa Lee visiting the sick or elderly.
The family would like to thank all those who assisted Rosa Lee’s daughter, Gulie Bullard, in Rosa Lee’s care since the passing of her husband, Lesly, especially those at Helping Hands Assisted Living.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Casey Funeral Home and Cremations, 105 E. 1st Street, Princeton, NC 27569.
The Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 pm, Sunday, August 25, 2024 in the chapel of Casey Funeral Home and Cremations with the Reverend Dennis Pollock officiating. The committal will be in Princeton Cemetery.
Although flowers are welcome, memorial contributions may be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship which is a nonprofit organization. Rosa Lee purchased materials from them for her teaching ministry with children. Go to this website to donate: cefonline.com/donate
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.caseyfh.com.
Casey Funeral Home and Cremations is honored to serve the Holt Family.
