04/12/2026
Loretta Janelle Holt, 88, of Sand Springs, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, April 9, 2026. She was a woman whose warmth, strength, and love for her family left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.
Funeral services celebrating Loretta’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 13, at Metro Pentecostal Church, with Pastor Don Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Wilson Salt Creek Cemetery in Henryetta. Viewing will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.
Loretta was born on December 5, 1937, in Henryetta, to Robert Lee Stewart and Alice (Johnson) Stewart. She grew up in the Dewar community, where she played basketball. She was fast and a skilled player, a talent she carried with pride throughout her school years.
Loretta’s life changed forever when she was introduced to Eddie Holt by her brother, Troy. The two were united in marriage on March 21, 1955, in Okmulgee County, with both of their mothers proudly witnessing their vows. Together, they built a life grounded in love, faith, and hard work. Eddie’s work in the oil fields took them to places like Wynnewood and Pueblo, Colorado, before they eventually settled in West Tulsa. In 1982, they made their forever home in Berryhill, where they built a house filled with memories. In her later years, Loretta moved to Green Tree in Sand Springs.
A dedicated and hardworking woman, Loretta began her career at Liberty Glass before continuing her work at Plastic Molding Company in Red Fork. She also worked at Yeager in the warehouse and at Oral Roberts University. Loretta later served as a secretary at her husband’s steel shop before becoming an office administrator at Image, where she carefully managed paperwork for resident physicians. She finished her working years serving faithfully as a secretary at Winnetka Heights Church and Metro Pentecostal Church, places that reflected her deep and abiding faith.
Loretta found great joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved fishing and camping at the lake, traveling, and most of all, gathering with her family. Her kitchen was the heart of her home, especially on Sundays, when loved ones would gather for dinner. Her famous hot rolls—made from her mother’s treasured recipe—became a beloved tradition, often tempting family members to sneak one before the meal began.
She was known for her outgoing and friendly nature, never meeting a stranger and loving everyone she encountered. Loretta took great pride in her appearance, always beautifully dressed, and kept her car just as spotless. A longtime member of Metro Pentecostal Church, her faith was a guiding light throughout her life.
Above all, Loretta cherished her family. Her love for them was unwavering, and her legacy will live on through each of them.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eddie Holt; her parents; and her siblings, James Chrysler, Lloyd Chrysler, Lucille Stewart, Leona Dodge, Troy Stewart, Janice Cox, Carlton Stewart, and Alice Marie Stewart.
Loretta is survived by her children: Bob Michael Holt and wife, Denise, Timothy Wayne Holt and wife, Donna, and Clinton Edward Holt and wife, Christy; her sister, Belinda McGrew; and her sister-in-law, Barbara Stewart. She also leaves behind a large and loving family of grandchildren: Bob Holt, Jr. and wife, Candace, Dustin Holt, Mandy Johnson and husband, Kyle, Timothy Holt, Jr., Kyle Holt and wife, Jessica, Kimberly Goad and husband, Justin, Whitney Dill, David Waters and wife, Sarah, Clinton Holt, Jr., Emily Holt, Becca Saunders, and Haleigh Holt; great-grandchildren: Jessica and husband, Adam, Teagan and fiancé, Kendra, Kyson, Jordanne, Paydon, Autumn, Kadence, Brooklyn, Gentry, Gracelynn, Randall, Rozlynn, Adelynn, Aurora, Michael, Ezra, and Jade; as well as one great-great-grandchild.
Loretta’s life was a beautiful reflection of love, faith, and devotion. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who were blessed to know her.
Loretta Janelle Holt, 88, of Sand Springs, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, April 9, 2026. She was a woman whose warmth, strength, and love for her family left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service of Sand Springs.
