Alice F. Orr Holbrook, 78 of Manassas, Virginia passed away March 25, 2019 at 11:45 PM. Born in Scottsburg, Virginia on March 25, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Garland Orr and Annie Ladelle (Cox) Orr.
Mrs. Holbrook was an avid book reader and enjoyed doing Genealogy for both sides of the family. She was a member of the Eastern Star for over 45 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Lloyd and Carl; and sister Annette.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Linwood Lee Holbrook, Jr.; son Jeffry Scott Holbrook and wife Diane; daughter Alicia Lynn “Lisa” Sowers and husband George, Sr.; Grandchildren: George Sowers, Jr. (Candace), Heather Deaner (Keith), Jessica Sowers (Fiancé Leaman Lewis), Lee Holbrook (Fiancée Amanda Waggy), Holly Crotty (Kevin), Abigail Holland (Dennis “DJ”) and Bethany Holbrook; Great Grandchildren: Gabe Deaner, Ava Lewis, Toby Deaner, Easton Lewis, Monroe Sowers and Tynan Sowers; Two sisters, Joyce and Linda and two brothers Dale and Danny.
She is also survived by a step-daughter Patricia Bailey and husband Guy, her children Amanda Patterson (Shawn) and Robert Charles Huckstep (Kelly) and their children Devin Clarke, Jr., Aiden Patterson, Kasey Patterson, Adleigh Huckstep, Lillyann Huckstep and Lincoln Huckstep.
The family will receive friends, Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia. There will be an Eastern Star Service starting at 8:00 PM. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Fairfax City Cemetery, 1567 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Capital Caring, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042 in loving memory of Alice Orr Holbrook.
Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com
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