Theodora Holler

Theodora “Teddi“ Holler, 90, passed away on August 13, 2014, under the loving care of her family and the staff of Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. She was born on February 21, 1924, in Harlem, New York, to her parents, Carmine and Antoinette Vilardo, as the youngest daughter of seven siblings. She was a graduate of the school that would later be known as the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She held many positions in the design industry working for Climatic designing raincoats and Anaconda Wire & Cable company as a technical draftsman. In 1978, she moved to Las Vegas and designed costumes for stage shows at many of the casinos. She also operated her own alteration business. After high school, she met and fell in love with Robert T. Holler. They were married on February 15, 1947, and went on to have two children, a daughter, Donna, and a son, Robert. Teddi and Robert had many adventures together and loved to travel. After stops all across the United States, they eventually settled in Beverly Hills, Florida. Teddi exuded life and she was loved by everyone whom she met. In her later years, she traveled the world. She enjoyed being surrounded by her friends and was a member of the Pine Ridge Bunko Group and Senior Friends for Life. She was also a member of the Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Hernando. Teddi is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; four sisters; and three brothers.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Lundberg of Hingham, Massachusetts; and her son, Robert Holler of Exeter, New Hampshire; grandchildren, Joshua, Jennifer, Kristian and Leah; and one great-granddaughter, Evelyn Mary.

Teddi‘s family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to the hour of service on Monday August 18, 2014, at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Hernando. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kenneth Blyth presiding, followed by a luncheon at the fellowship hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Citrus and Nature Coast, Beverly Hills.

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