Mary Louise Holland Kemp

Mary Louise Holland Kemp, 96, of Newark, OH, passed away January 16, 2025, at SharonBrooke Assisted Living. She was born December 17, 1928, in Newark, OH, to the late Robert and Ruth (Frizzell) Kibler.

Mary enjoyed bingo, playing cards, shopping at Talbots, traveling, bowling and most importantly her family. She loved to make strawberry jam and enjoyed canning vegetables. Her favorite color was green. Her favorite restaurant was Red Lobster, where she enjoyed many salmon meals. Mary enjoyed watching sports on TV. Everywhere she went she would put a smile on many faces. Mary was a very loved lady by many.

She is survived by her children, Bob (Erna) Holland of Granville, OH, Rick (Wendy) Holland of Plano, TX, and Jodi (Donna) Holland of Newark; grandchildren, Jessica, Greg, and Derek Holland; niece, Cindy (Paul) Kikeli; step-grandchildren, Britney (Dave) Lang and Courtney (Keith) Conley, and step-great-grandchildren, Rowan, Luxan, and Breckan Lang, and Edison and Eizon Conley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. "Bob" Kemp; first husband, Jerry L. Holland; son, Rodger D. Holland; sister, Thelma McCurdy, and stepmother, Evelyn Kibler,

Family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2025, at Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st St. Newark. A private burial will be held at a later date at Cedar Hill Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Central Christian Church, or Hospice of Central Ohio.

Special thank you to Home Instead, Hospice of Central Ohio, and SharonBrooke Assisted Living for their care and compassion.

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