Doris Boswell Holder

ROCKY MOUNT – Doris Boswell Holder, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Born in Wilson County, NC on June 18, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Walter Bunyon Boswell and Evelyn Marie Boswell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Kelby Holder.

Doris will be remembered as a loving and caring woman whose greatest joy was her family. She treasured time spent with those she loved, whether watching movies with the kids, enjoying a good nap, or simply being together.

An avid reader and devoted Harry Potter fan, Doris also enjoyed sunny days at the beach, family vacations, and memorable trips to Busch Gardens. She had a special love for dancing and was affectionately known as “Dance Mom” and “Dance Grandma.” Over the years, she proudly held the title of “Ultimate Dance Queen” for many children, always encouraging and supporting them along the way.

Doris was a hardworking businesswoman who, alongside her father, established B&H Realty, Inc. She was also a devoted animal lover and advocate with a compassionate heart for animals in need.

Above all, Doris cherished her family. Her loving spirit, encouragement, and kindness will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

Doris is survived by her daughters, Angela Meadows, and Miranda Holder Evans (Michael Shane); son, William Jason Holder (Ashlee); sister, Barbara Carter (Milton); brother, Walter Bobby Boswell (Marie); several nieces, nephews, and cousins; fur baby, Joy; grand-dogs, Elvira, Rupert, Widow, Stitch, Beauregard, Thibodeaux, and grand-cat, Tabitha.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2026, floating from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the Impact Dance Company at 2040 Fenner Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Doris’s memory to ASPCA P.O. Box 96929 Washington, DC 20090-6929 or www.aspca.org/donate.

Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.