Alice Marie Holden

Alice Marie Holden, age 77, of Sylva passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at her home. She was born December 10, 1937 to the late Claude R. and Thelma (Fink) Vollmer. In addition to her parents, Ms. Holden is preceded in death by one daughter, Kim L. Brown and one sister, Grace Daniels. Ms. Holden is survived by her two sons; Mark (Caroline) Smith of North Carolina and Richard Smith of Indiana and one sister, Lois Shepherd of Nevada. Five grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Kim Brown Award Fund, Western Carolina University, 118 Killian Annex, 1 University Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723. . .