Anita Lynn (Lassabe) Holliman, age 40 and a native of Pass Christian, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Windham Hospital in Coventry, CT.
This mother of three was born on her father's birthday and was always considered the baby of the family. She was known as """"Aunt NeNe"""" to her nieces and nephews and she had a passion for plants, books, coffee, cards, puzzles, and of course her children. Always exuberant, and full of life, she was a beloved character in the Lassabe family.
Anita Lynn was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles """"Charlie"""" Lassabe; her brother, Charles """"Chuckie"""" Lassabe; and her mother, MaryEllen """"Penny"""" (Altman) Lassabe.
She is survived by her daughter, Olevia Scarborough of Pass Christian, her two sons, Kenneth Beech, Jr. and Matthew Holliman, and her grandson, Kenneth Beech, III all of Coventry, CT. She is also survived by her father, Justin Lassabe; her grandmother, Olevia Lassabe; her sister, Kathy White, and three brothers, Justin """"J.J"""" Lassabe, Jr., Keith Lassabe, and Carl Lassabe all of the MS Gulf Coast.
Anita Lynn touched many people with her sense of humor and her warm smile. She will be dearly missed by all of us.
""""Oh Lord have mercy on me in my anguish. My eyes are red from weeping; my health is broken from sorrow."""" Psalms 31:9
Services will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 from 4-6 p.m., and Thursday, March 13, 2008 from 11-1 p.m. at Coventry Funeral Home, 2665 Boston Turnpike, Coventry, CT 06238. For more information, please call (860) 742-1255.
A memorial service will be held locally at a later date.
THE RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport will be in charge of local arrangements. An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.riemannfamily.com.