Clara C. Holland, age 77, passed away in Raleigh on Sunday, June 7, 2026, following a brave and courageous struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in Raleigh on August 26, 1948, Clara was the eldest of three siblings. She was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Enloe High School. She then went on to raise a family in the Brentwood and Broadlands neighborhoods where she enjoyed participating in community events, serving in the Exchange Club, and on the HOA Board of Directors.

Clara dedicated her professional life to The National Center for Health Statistics, where she worked until her retirement in 1995. Following her retirement she then spent many years working at the NC License Plate Tag Agency. Before the onset of her illness, she found great joy in spending time with her grandchildren and friends, traveling, and tending to her garden. In her later years, she received compassionate care from the dedicated teams at The Manor at Saratoga and Transitions LifeCare.

Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Idorice and Margie Carter, and her brothers, Neal and Steve Carter. She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Holland (Michael) of Raleigh and Kim Brogus (Chris) of Scottsdale, Arizona. She also leaves behind six grandchildren: Caleb Petty (Claire), Benjamin Petty, McKenzie Nowell, Tate Nowell, Ellie Nowell, and Carson Brogus.

A graveside service to honor Clara’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 18th at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, in Zebulon with Dr. Trey Davis officiating.

Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions can be made to Transitions LifeCare at 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 29607. Donations can also be made online at: https://www.transitionslifecare.org/donate/

Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com