Waynetta J. (Holland) Douglass

Waynetta J. (Holland) Douglass

October 20, 1944 – July 19, 2021

Waynetta (Wayne) J. (Holland) Douglass, 76, of Walton, IN went into the loving arms of our Lord at 5:45 AM Monday morning, July 19th at Signature by Parkwood Health Care, Lebanon.

Waynetta was born October 20, 1944 to the late Albert and Pauline Vayette Holland, in Macy, IN.  She married her husband, Melvin on April 18, 1964.  They celebrated their 50th anniversary prior to his passing in 2014.  Wayne was a member of the North Miami HS class of 1962 – the first class for the school.

Waynetta held several jobs in her amazing life as she balanced motherhood and volunteer activities.  She was employed at Chrysler Corporation from 1988 to 2007, last working as a fork truck driver.  She was a proud UAW retiree.

Waynetta is survived by sons Allen (Tonya) of Zionsville, IN, and Kevin (Prebbel) of Andrews, IN.  In addition, she is survived by six grandchildren: Scott (Molly) of Lafayette, Heather (Alex) Heinzman of Sheridan, Kyle (Megan) of Logansport, Rebecca of Zionsville, Kacy (Dylan) Cessna of Noblesville, and Kaleb of Kokomo.  She is also survived by four step-grandchildren: Jacob Sikora of Elwood, IN, Beth (Todd) Kelley, and David Sikora of Andrews, IN and Stephanie (Steve) Dunphy of Springfield, IL.  She is survived by six great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. 

Waynetta is also survived by sister, Mary Meyers of Avon, IN, and brother Paul (Linda) Holland of Denver, IN. Brother-in-law Larry Dean (Kim) of Peru, IN. Sisters-in-laws Gladys Sampson, Alberta Roberts, Colleen (Terry) Opp of Peru, IN, and Dianna Householder of Mexico, IN.  Additionally, she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Waynetta was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers James and Robert Holland.

Services will be held at the Allen Funeral Home in Bunker Hill, IN.  Viewing will be held Sunday from 1 to 3 PM.  Funeral services will be held following the visitation at the funeral home, with burial to follow in the Santa Fe Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flower’s Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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