Lola Holt

Lola Melba Norris Holt passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in South Jordan, Utah, to Melba Mary Oliver and William Kenneth Norris, Lola spent her youth in South Jordan, Sandy, and Riverton. She was a proud 1952 graduate of Jordan High School, where she served as president of the 100-member J.D. Club.

On April 1, 1952, Lola was sealed to her sweetheart, Jerry B. Holt, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together, they welcomed five children into the world: LeeAnn, Roselene, Jerrilynn, Garth Jerry, and Mary Kay. Though life took them on different paths for a time, Lola and Jerry found their way back to one another and were reunited in love later in life, spending their remaining years together until Jerry’s passing.

Music was the heartbeat of Lola’s home and her gift to everyone around her. She began playing the piano for Primary at just 12 years old and went on to share her talent for over 17 years at the Jordan River Temple. Over the decades, she taught piano and organ to 350 students, sang in and accompanied countless groups, performed at the Stadium of Fire, and even played for a Sacrament meeting in Israel.

Lola believed in community and connection. She dedicated years as a 4-H and Cub Scout leader, was an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and shared a deep, 65-year bond with her beloved Club friends.

She is survived by her children, Roselene (Lynn) Hamaker, Jerrilynn (Jeffrey) Jorgensen, and Garth Jerry Holt; her sister-in-law, Reva Norris; her former stepchildren (children of Barr Petersen); 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren (with one more expected next month).

She was welcomed home by her eternal companion, Jerry B. Holt; her daughters, LeeAnn (Kim) Nelson and Mary Kay Singleton; her grandson, Nicholas Singleton; her parents, Melba and William Norris; her brother, Oliver K. Norris; her sister and brother-in-law, LaDee and DeRoyce Newbold; and her beloved Holt in-laws.

Lola will be laid to rest alongside six generations of her family at the South Jordan Cemetery (10650 So. 1055 West, South Jordan, UT), on the very land her great-grandfather Oliver donated to the city.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway in South Jordan. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will follow.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Riverway Assisted Living and Canyon Home Health and Hospice for the excellent, compassionate, and professional care they provided to our mom.