Anita Howell (Holt) Olive

Anita Howell Olive, of Ellicott City, MD, cherished matriarch to her children and grandchildren, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the age of 84. Anita was born on December 4th, 1940 to the late Horace and Virginia Holt of Hopewell, VA. During her adult life, where she lived in states such as Virginia, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Maryland, Anita worked hard as an executive secretary for the Department of Defense, before finishing her career as a legal secretary for a law firm in Richmond, VA. A beautiful singer and overall lover of music, Anita served as a member of her church choir through the majority of her life, and was an active member of the HeartLands choir up until her passing. She was an avid reader and dog-lover throughout her days, and enjoyed being on the receiving end of a good joke. Always available for a chat, Anita had a special way of making those she loved and admired feel heard, supported, and uplifted with a unique brand of passion and loyalty.

With her passing, she joins her mother, father, and predeceased sister, Phyllis Holt. She leaves behind a sister, Paige Parr (Don - deceased) of Hopewell, VA, two daughters, Terri Molaski (Dee Dee) and Heather Dexter (Scott), both of Ellicott City, MD, and four grandsons, Nicholas Grossi, Kevin Grossi (Alexandra), Aidan Dexter, and Caleb Dexter. Anita also leaves behind beloved nephews, Donald Parr Jr. (Diane), Michael Parr (Jennifer), and Kevin Parr (Michelle), as well as an extended family of cousins and other loved ones. Anita's life would not have been the same without her countless friendships who were, at times, just as important as family.

Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the staff at HeartLands Senior Living Village of Ellicott City, MD and Howard County General Hospital of Columbia, MD, who helped Anita through her final days.

A celebration of life will be held on January, 31st from 3:00 - 5:00pm at Candle Light Funeral Home in Catonsville, MD. A memorial will be held in Hopewell, VA at a future date. Anita's family is requesting that donations be made in her honor to any of her favorite organizations: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , ASPCA or Wounded Warrior Project .