of Alexander, AR

January 10, 1938 - January 21, 2026

Shirley Rose Smith Holland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the age of 88. She was the beloved wife of Fred H. Holland, Jr. and a devoted mother to Beverley St. Upery (Rene), Sandra McHatton (Steve Hollowell), Fred ''Race'' Holland III, and John Holland (Jennifer).

Born to the late John L. Smith and Alma Marie Smith, Shirley was preceded in death by her siblings Florine Perciful, Joseph Smith, Roy Smith, Jeanne Smith, Virginia McMurtrey, John Smith Jr., and Billy Smith.

She was a cherished grandmother to Stacy McHatton McBride, Jeanne Menard, Michelle Andre, Rainey Holland, Rylee Holland, River Holland, and Sailor Holland, and a proud great-grandmother to Raegan Tauzin, Holland Prince, and Isla Prince. She is also lovingly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews.

Shirley dedicated her life to caring for others. She earned her nursing degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and devoted her career to St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she served as head nurse over orthopedics and neurosurgery. Her compassion, steady leadership, and unwavering commitment to her patients and colleagues left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Shirley will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all whose lives were touched by her kindness, strength, and dedication.

A visitation for relatives and friends will begin at 12:00pm on Thursday, January 29, 2026, with funeral services beginning at 2:00pm at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I-30, Little Rock, Arkansas. A private interment will take place at Butler Cemetery.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com