Marilyn Holland Garrett, 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Marilyn was a lifelong Peninsula resident. She graduated from Hampton High School in 1955 and then worked at Langley Air Force Base for a number of years before becoming a stay-at-home Mom and raising her children. Some of Marilyn’s favorite pastimes were spending time with friends and family, taking trips, and shopping, especially antiquing.
Marilyn was a kind, gentle, caring, and loving person with the heart of an angel and the patience of a saint.
She was the daughter of the late Robert E. Holland Sr. and Margaret R. Holland. She was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Holland Reece, and her brother, Robert E. Holland Jr.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 66 years, James (Jack) W. Garrett of Newport News, Virginia; her sons Kevin M. Garrett of Poquoson, Virginia and Keith W. Garrett of Gallatin, Tennessee; daughters Kellie M. Garrett of Newport News, Katie L. Garrett and Alexis L. Garrett; grandson Jacob A. Garrett and his wife, Candace; great-granddaughters, Stella W. Moore, Ivy R. Garrett and McKenna R. Garrett; great-grandson Luke F. Garrett; along with a host of nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 18, at 1:00 p.m., with the service to follow at 2:00 p.m., at Peninsula Funeral Home. Rev. Lynwood Wells of Hilton Baptist Church will officiate.