Marlene June Holiday

Marlene June (Ness) Holiday, age 89, of Streetman, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in her room at her assisted living facility in Frisco, Texas. She was surrounded by the love of her daughter, Susan Woods. Born on June 1, 1936, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Maynard and Doris Ness, Marlene lived a long, beautiful life marked by devotion, generosity, and a heart full of warmth. Marlene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose days were filled with cooking, sharing, serving others, and loving her family deeply. Her gift for caring—and her steady, comforting presence—brought joy to all who knew her. She is survived by her sister, Josie Siegrist, and her children: Kent Holiday and his wife, Dianne; Kurt Holiday and his wife, Janna Kay; and Susan Woods and her husband, Patrick. She was a proud grandmother to Michael Holiday, Jonathan Holiday, Lauren Holiday, Ruth Anne Holiday, Joshuwa Holiday, and Kaitlin Hansen, and a delighted great grandmother to Landon Holiday, Alyssa Holiday, Cambrianna Holiday, Hayden Holiday, Hunter Holiday, Lily Holiday, Dakota Holiday, Sawyer West, Jack West, William Baker, Grace Baker, and Chloe Hague. Marlene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Patrick, and her parents, Maynard and Doris. A naturally gifted cook and baker, Marlene found joy in the kitchen. If a recipe existed in a cookbook, she wanted to try it—and she often cooked for large gatherings, and especially for the Christmas holidays with her children and grandchildren —memories that will be treasured forever. She also loved to read, often losing herself in a novel or her favorite magazines. Late at night, she could be found watching classic movies, sometimes alone and sometimes with friends who loved sharing those moments with her. Travel was another passion that shaped her life. After high school, she adventured to Europe with several close friends, sparking a lifelong appreciation for beautiful architecture and the wonders of God’s world. And for anyone who knew her, conversation came naturally—Marlene was blessed with the “gift of gab” and could spend hours happily talking with friends in her home or on the phone. Above all else, Marlene loved her husband and family with her whole heart. She was a faithful and selfless mother who always did whatever needed to be done—joyfully, generously, and with excellence. Her legacy of love, service, and family devotion will be carried forward with gratitude by those she leaves behind. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 7th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. A funeral service to celebrate Marlene’s life will be Saturday, March 7th at 1:00 at Lakeside Methodist Church in Streetman, Texas.

Marlene June Holiday

June 1, 1936 - February 20, 2026