Dorothy Matthews Holder, age 80 of Lillington, passed away on Sunday (3/9/2025) at her home with her family by her side.  She was born in Lee County, daughter of the late Frank Carl Matthews and Evie Lee Holder Matthews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers, Stedman Holder, Edward Matthews, Floyd Matthews and Luther Holder.  Dorothy was a member of Spring Hill United Methodist Church, worked for eighteen years as the cafeteria manager with Coca Cola and retired from Overhills Elementary School.  She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, especially the times she shared with her granddaughter.  Surviving is her husband of 63 years, Edgar L. Holder of the home; daughter, Renee Holder of Broadway, NC; Son, Anthony Holder and wife Crystal of Lillington, NC ;  granddaughter,   Carrianne Holder  of Lillington, NC; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Johnny and Linda Holder of Lillington, NC and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday (3/12/2025) at 2:00pm at Spring Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr.  Bobby Rackley officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship building.   The family would like to give special thanks to Heartland Hospice, Harnett County Home Health, Kim Thomas and Mandy Dezonno-Sasson for the love and care given to Dorothy during this time.  In lieu of flowers the family request memorial gifts be made in memory of Dorothy to the American Parkinson Disease Association P.O. Box 61420 Staten Island, NY 10306,  Heartland Hospice, at the Gentiva Foundation, 3350 Riverwood Parkway, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30339 or to Spring Hill United Methodist Church, 1960 Spring Hill Church Road, Lillington, NC 27546.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com  Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway Inc.