Elaine Patterson Holden, 70, of Surfside Beach, SC, passed peacefully at the home of her son in Hartwell, Georgia on Saturday January 19th, 2025. She was completely surrounded by the love of her friends and family in her last days. Elaine was born on August 4th, 1954 in Charlotte, NC and grew up in Gaston County.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents Doris Nash and stepfather Harvey Nash of Mt Holly, NC, as well as her father Harry Patterson of Charlotte, NC. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Teresa Nash and Steve Nash of Mt Holly, NC. She is survived by her devoted husband Randall Holden of Surfside Beach, SC, her son Chris Holden and his wife Christy of Charlotte, NC, and son Ryan Holden and his wife Kara of Hartwell, GA. Additionally, she leaves behind her five amazing grandchildren whom she adored: Walker, Skyler, Allie, Cooper, and Olivia Holden. She was also survived by many nieces and nephews whom she loved and adored as her own. She is blessed to be survived by many lifelong friends and extended family members who enriched her life deeply. 

Elaine dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren, and the many children she had the pleasure to love and help care for over the years. If you knew Elaine, her love of children and family was immense, as she was a Mimi to many. It was rare to find her anywhere without a baby in her arms. She spent a tremendous part of her life caring for children as the Mini Academy Daycare director and a nursery worker every Sunday at Tuckaseege Baptist church. When she wasn’t spending time with one of the many kids she loved, she worked in accounting at American and Efird for 23 years until her retirement in 2018. 

In 2020, Elaine and the love of her life for 52 years, Randy, moved full time to their honeymoon destination in Surfside Beach, SC. They spent a lifetime together making memories and building a beautiful legacy.

A private family graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on January 22nd at Hillcrest Cemetery followed by a service for the family and friends at 12:00 pm at First Methodist Church at 140 North Main Street, Mt Holly, NC 28120.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Elaine to St. Mary’s Hospice Acute Palliative Services of Athens Georgia at www.donate.stmarysathens.org/donation