Yolanda (Yonnie) Holt
Dec 19, 1956
Jul 10, 2025
December 19, 1956 - July 10, 2025
Yolanda (Yonnie) Holt, a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and radiant soul full of warmth, compassion, and unwavering love, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 10, 2025, with her children by her side. Yolanda leaves behind a legacy of strength, kindness, and family devotion that will never be forgotten.
Visitation 3-4 Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Amazing Grace Community of Faith Church 8002 Terry Road. Funeral to follow at 4pm.
Born on December 19, 1956 to the late Mary Juanita Holt and Edward Leo Holt, Yolanda carried their spirit and values throughout her life. Yolanda graduated from Central High School and furthered her education and became a teacher with JCPS. Yolanda (Yonnie) was also preceded in death by her beloved sisters, Ida Charlene Rivers and Emma Jean Garrison: her cherished husband, Maurice Kirby, with whom she shared a deep and enduring bond. She leaves a brother named Michael Holt(Wanda).
Yolanda (Yonnie) was the proud and nurturing mother of five children: Monika Holt-Garnett (Robert), Shiffivon Holt-Todd (Stacy), Maurice Kirby Jr.(Byonicka), Myanna Holt, and Marco Kirby. (Bonus daughter’s Katina Carter and Lakrisha Harris). Her life’s greatest joy came from her role as a mother and grandmother, and she poured her heart into raising and supporting her family every step of the way.
She was blessed with ten grandchildren: Steven Todd Jr., Zachary Oliver III ( Abigail), Devonta Shaw, Stacy Yolanda Todd (affectionately known as Sugar Momma) (Jamon), Maleah Kirby, Maurice Kirby III, Messiah Kirby, Marco Kirby, LeVeon Bell and Melody Kirby. Her love extended to her great-grandchild, Ivory Oliver, who brought a special sparkle to her later years with Arena A’riyah, Ma’kyha, A’nylah, Amira, Da’Vinchi.
Yolanda (Yonnie) was a woman who loved deeply and unconditionally. She made everyone feel welcome in her presence, often putting others before herself. Her home was a place of comfort, and a daycare for all the children family or not, her smile a source of peace, and her spirit a light that touched everyone she met.
She will be remembered not only for the love she gave but for the strength she showed through life’s many challenges. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Though she is no longer with us in body, Yolanda’s love, laughter, and legacy will remain alive forever.
Special thanks to Charmaine Smith, Javion Tolliver, Anthony Elliott, Judy Hampton, Stella Byars, Cincotta Abernathy, Bridgett Sanders, Wanda Holt and Bernice Rowlett