Ann Lee Holder

Mrs. Ann Lee Holder, age 100, a resident of Lake Alfred, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Mrs. Holder was born July 21, 1926, in Leoma, Tennessee to Loney Carrell and Lola Mae (Davis) Springer. She was a Polk County resident since the 1930’s coming from Tennessee. She graduated from Winter Haven Adult High School and was a Rosie Riveter during World War II in Norfolk, Virginia. A Welder in the Shipyards, a Georgia Peanut Federal State Inspector and a Manager for WW Mack Store in Auburndale. Ann was lifetime member of the Order of Eastern Star Auburndale Chapter 149, where she served as Worthy Matron for 2 years and a lifetime member of Lena Vista United Methodist Church in Auburndale. Ann enjoyed being a homemaker, working with plastic canvas crafts, word puzzles, reading and loved to spend time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband – George Alvin Holder and 3 brothers – Robert, Gerald & James. Ann is survived by her loving family, son – Don (Anna) Holder; daughter – Priscilla Holder (Ronald) Harris; 3 grandchildren – Donnie (Dawn) Holder, II, Sherri Jo (Chuck) Caudill & Colin Lee (Katie) Teal, Jr.; 9 Great Grandchildren – Donnie III, Kaitlyn, Gwyneth, Zachary, Aubrey, Joseph, Taylor, Bailey & Jacob and 5 Great Great Grandchildren. Graveside service will be held 11am Saturday, October 17th at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake Alfred.