Vonnie "Ropp" Holland

Vonnie "Ropp" Holland obituary

Vonnie "Ropp" Holland

Vonnie Holland Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O.D. Harris Funeral Home from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Vonnie Holland passed away at the Brickyard Nursing Home on July 24, 2025. She was 101 years old. Vonnie was born on April 1, 1924, to Grace (Miley) and Clarence Ropp in Oakland City, Indiana.

Vonnie married William Marion Holland on April 28, 1945. She worked at the IGA Store in Petersburg for over 25 years. Vonnie was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Petersburg, Indiana.

Vonnie is survived by: sister Mary (Ropp) Hall; daughters-in-law Shirley Holland and Sandra Holland; 9 grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Vonnie was preceded in death by her husband William; sons, William "Butch" Holland and Milton Holland; daughters, Linda (Frank) Ropp and Patricia Weathers; and sister, Oleva James.

Visitation will be from 10:00AM EST until Noon on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg, Indiana, followed by a Graveside Service at 12:30PM EST at Walnut Hills Cemetery officiated by Pastor Bobby Cox. Online condolences can be made at www.odharrisfuneralhome.com

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Vonnie (Ropp) Holland, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Vonnie's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Vonnie Holland's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Vonnie Holland's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?