Ruth Yvonne Holland

Ruth Yvonne Holland obituary, Bowling Green, KY

Ruth Yvonne Holland

Ruth Holland Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.C. Kirby and Son Broadway Chapel - Bowling Green on Aug. 5, 2025.

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Ruth Yvonne McIntyre Holland age 87 of Bowling Green, passed away peacefully, surround by her loving family on Tuesday Morning at 1:34 am.

Ruth was born in Monroe County to the late Henry Clifton and Evelyn Rigdon McIntyre. She was the widow of Floyd Raymond Holland. She was a graduate from Warren County High School and retired from Eaton Corps and was a Baptist.

Ruth is survived by children, Honda Haley (Donny) of Elkton and Ricky Holland, (Amanda) of Bowling Green. 9 Grandchildren, Casey, Kelly, Brandon, Kara, Jasmine, Abby, Chloe, Presley, and Harrison. 3 Great grandchildren, Teagan, Jocelynn, Oakley. a sister, Imogene Payne and brother, H.C. McIntyre. Aunts, Aunt Polly (Harold) and Aunt EL. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and also cousins.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday and after 10:00 am Thursday all at the J.C. Kirby and Son Broadway Chapel. Funeral service at 2:00 pm at the J.C. Kirby and Son Broadway Chapel, with burial to follow in the Bowling Green Gardens.

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