DR. LINDA JANET HOLLEY, MD, FAAP
June 28, 1954 ~ May 8, 2022
Dr. Linda Janet Holley was born on June 28, 1954 in Prince George County, Virginia to Clement Holley and Dimple Grant. From a young age, Linda knew her destiny. Her ambition was to provide health care to children. In order to accomplish her goal, at the age of 7, she decided to become a doctor. Linda was raised in Houston, Texas. After graduating from high school, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas and her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio where she also completed her Pediatric residency.
After graduation she and her current partner of 35 plus years, Dr. Dianna Burns-Banks, decided the eastside of San Antonio was in need of pediatricians to serve that particular sector of the city. Together they opened East San Antonio Pediatric Care, later to be known as South Texas Center for Pediatric Care. Her medical practice grew from a single office located on Houston Street to multiple offices throughout the city and surrounding areas, As the growth continued, a third partner, Dr. Daniel Trevino joined the practice.
Throughout her 40 year career as a practicing pediatrician, Dr. Holley has provided compassionate medical care to thousands of children in the San Antonio community. She enjoyed the “hands on” aspect of her job and she truly loved her patients. She had a personality that brought comfort and joy to her young patients. In fact, she became respectfully known to them as “Doc McStuffins," a title taken from a young animated African American girl that communicates with and heals broken toys and stuffed animals. Dr. Holley’s primary goal and objective was to provide “the best” medical health care to the children she served.
Dr. Holley was a Fellow in the Academy of Pediatrics, a member of the Texas Pediatric Society, the Bexar County Medical Society, and the Texas Medical Association. She belonged to the C.A. Whittier Medical Society and was an active supporter of its mentoring programs for future African American physicians. She served as a Clinical Adjunct Professor for the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine and a preceptor for medical students and Nurse Practitioner students from both University of Texas Health Science Center at Arlington and the University of the Incarnate Word. She was honoured by the Black Nurses Association as the “Pediatrician of the Year."
For many years, she served as the Girls Scouts of America Assistant Troop Leader for St. PJ’s, Children’s Home. Dr. Holley was a member of 1st Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, Reverend Gary Charles, Pastor.
Dr. Holley is survived by her husband, Lon Taylor; sister, Clemercy Whaley and brother, Johnny Glenn Holley, nephews Christopher and Brian Whaley, and a host of other family members.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents Clement Holley and Dimple Grant, whom she loved and cared for dearly. Linda will always be remembered for her unconditional love and devotion to family, friends and community, her bright and endearing smile, her cheerful energy, captivating personality and her dedication to the betterment of others. She will be missed by all.
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In addition to flowers, donations may be made to the following in the name of Dr. Linda J. Holley.
African American Community Fund
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My most sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Holley. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Dr. Holley has been our family pediatrician for over 29 years. She was more than a doctor but a friend. My youngest son was still under her care and she most recently became the pediatrician to my 3 grandsons. I will miss our chats as will my teen son. He enjoyed sharing info with her about technology and she always listened so intently. NEVER did we feel rushed but always felt as if we were her only patient while there. Truly a beautiful soul gone too soon. Rest in peace, Dear Dr. Holley…until we meet again. The Delgado Family loved you very much!
My sincerest condolonces to Dr. Holleys family. My children have been going to her for about 10 years and I have to say she was the best pediatrician out there. She always took her time to explain with such detail and passion. She was so tentative to my children and always tried her best to have an answer and made sure you left understanding everything. She will be greatly missed and her line of duty will never be forgotten. Thank you so much for all the care and love you gave to my children. There will never be a Dr as good as you. RIP
God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes
and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.
The former things has passed away. ( Revelation 21:3,4)
My condolence to the family, Dr Holley Will Truly be missed she was more than a pediatrician, she was like family her smile brightened up the entire room when she entered into the door .Dr. Holley cared for all the children that she treated and went up and Beyond any call , I had ever known, Her love and work where for the children to keep them healthy not only did Doctor Holley treat my three children who are now all grown up she was also there to help me with my grandchildren who dearly loved her with all their heart. We love you. Your Holley and we’ll always remember and carry on your words of wisdom and your encouragement may you rest in peace until we see you again in Jesus name
My condolences to the family. My son is 31 years old now and Dr. Holley was his pediatrician. Very beautiful woman inside and out. Sorry for your lost. RIH Dr. Holley.
My condolences to Dr. Holley’s family, she was a beautiful annd patient Dr. she attended to my granddaughter Wheatley when I couldn’t get an appointment with Dr. Burns. May she rest in peace!
Thank you Dr Holley for your compassion and dedication in taking care of my 3 children and grandchildren. You will be truly missed! Sending condolences to your family, friends, parents and children that you help raise throughout the years. Im glad you were part of my children life and it was great knowing you for 34 years. Love YOU!! (((Cyberhugs)))
Pat Bean Harris
Dr. Holley and my beloved grandma were colleagues. She was my pediatrician and my boys pediatrician. I loved this woman like no other. The way she took care of my babies is incomparable. We love and will miss her immensely.
Dr Linda Holley will be truly missed I remember the smile she has on her face when my kids were small when I would take them for their check up and when they were sick thank you sr Linda Holley for all the love that you had for all the kids that came in to your office
Im truly saddened to hear that Dr.Holley passed she was a beautiful woman , smart , well educated and a wonderful pediatrician to my girls Ragina , Madaisha and Jasmine . We always got a great conversation some good stories and laughter each visit she was always so supportive and understanding i am so glad i had the honors to be in her presence and to have had her as my kids doctor. Mrs. Holley thank you for all the wonderful years my kids , my husband and i will forever think of you and remember your beautiful smile and cute little laugh and your colorful socks you wore . My deepest condolences to her husband , family and friends Love the Robinson family ï¸
I will miss Linda who I came to know very well when she was a resident in Pediatrics at UHS. She was one of the most compassionate people I have known. When she started her practice in SA I was delighted, because I knew she would help thousands of children. May her soul rest in Peace. I will miss you, Linda. Rajam Ramamurthy
Condolences to Dr. Holley’s husband and family. Dr. Holley was the best doctor ever, I was so heartbroken to hear of her passing. She was part of my family for 35 years, to seeing my kids and now my grandkids. Dr. Holley you will truly be missed but never forgotten. You are now our Angel and you will continue to take care of all of us. We Love You, Castillo Family
Thank you Dr. Holley for always taking care of my boys Jacob and Michael. We are so saddened to hear of your passing. Our condolences to the family of Dr. Holley. Rest In Heaven.
Dr. Holley was an amazing person and the pediatrician to both my children prior to me leaving San Antonio. She had an infectious voice, spirit, and love. I was truly saddened to learn of this news and pray for all her family, friends, and colleagues. Thanks for taking care of my precious babies.
My condolences goes out to Dr Holley’s family. She was the best I ever had when she treated me when I was first born when she came to see me in a nursery at metropolitan hospital over 27 years ago when my mom first had me she needed a pediatrician and she was the first to come in to see my mom and she’s been there ever since I remember when I was a kid I used to say doctor hooolleeey so she can hear me outside of my room waiting to see her and at times I would pretend to be sick just to see her and hear her voice and hear her say I’m here darling she showed me so much love and compassion Been having hemophilia b severe she showed her love and always hugs me if I was her own and I know her favorite thing was snow globes I wanted to give her something special so she can remember me always and the love I had the love of her and I always bring some of my birthday cake and also all the way till I graduated high school and went on to college she always encouraged me even when I’m down on myself she always encourages me to keep going and never give up me and Mom will miss you dearly and every time we will go to another floor we always make the time to go by and see her unexpectedly and she was always be there to see us and tell her how am I doing and she’s always glad to see us and I’m always glad to see her with a hug and a smile and kiss on her cheek may the good Lord bless her and keep her now she’s in hands of the good Lord until we meet again you will always be in my heart.
My deepest sympathy goes out to Dr Holly’s husband, her sister and brother and her two nephews. I thank the good Lord for allowing her to be in our life and especially my son who without her I would not have him in my life, I almost lost my son with the bleeding disorder when he was only a couple of days old, with the love and support she gave me and even after then till he was 27 years old, whenever I had a problem that I couldn’t figure out I would always turn to Dr Holley. She always had the answers and she would always would be there for me even with all my worries and my problems I could always talk to her and she would always take the time for me like a sister. To me she was just not a doctor she was a friend a loving friend who really cared! I may not be far behind you in heaven. I love you my sister, may the good Lord bless you. ï¸
I will always remember Dr. Holley’s gentle, caring and professional spirit which was evident during the examination of my grandson, Joshua. She never left a question unanswered and always explained everything
clearly. We will cherish our memories of her. She is now an Angel in Heaven!
Jo Ann Minnfee, Renee Minnfee & Joshua .
Lon, I am so sorry for your loss. Dr Holley was such a sweet and gentle person and so kind to the little ones. She was my sons pediatrician when he was a baby and then by coincidence she became my first grandsons doctor as well. It was a Blessing to have known her.
May God guide and comfort the family through this difficult time.
Judy & Wayne Jenkins and family
Dr Holley you were a wonderful, attentive Dr to all 7 of my grandchildren for over 20 yrs, I want to thank you for all your care. All grown but 3, you would laugh when I’d say, there she goes again, her computer mind figuring symptoms and treatments. The kids so admired hearing and watching that steal trap mind of yours work. I have to Thank You for your sincere caring above and beyond treatments you would give. We could honestly feel your concerns. Rest now Dearest Doc, you will be missed, and always loved. Be at Peace in His Love and Light!! Deepest condolences to your family, Andrea Ramirez
Catherine Nichols.
I met Dr. Holley when she was a resident a Santa Rosa Children’s hospital. she was a joy to work with. Very loving and caring to the patients, parents, families, staff and everyone who met her. I said to her “Dr. Holley when you have your own practice you are going to be my son’s pediatrician.” She took excellent care of my son and treated me as a mom and not a nurse. She also took excellent care of my grandson. My deepest condolences to the family.
Dr. Linda Holley was amazing she was my Children Pediatric Dr my oldest got to have her for 7 years and every visit was awesome she never made me feel otherwised as a mother. She always acknowledge how good I was and loved that I asked many questions she made me feel so comfortable including my children Many prayers to her husband and Family .
I am deeply saddened to learn this and my deepest condolences and prayers to Dr. Holleys family. Dr. Holley was my daughters primary doctor for the past 13 years, almost her whole life. My daughter didnt feel comfortable with any other doctor and wouldnt see any other doctor unless she really really had to. Even when my daughter was younger, shy and quiet with others, she wasnt with Dr. Holley. She would feel comfortable talking to her and it was amazing to see how she brought that out of her. She was the best pediatrician in San Antonio and we have lost a great one. God Bless her and your family.
Thank you Dr. Holley for being the best and only doctor to my three boys. They would love to come in for visits just to see you. They would always say mom I think we are next because I hear Dr. Holley’s voice while waiting in the room. Dr. Holley would always come in the room with a smile and say okay who first out of the Pena brothers and all my boys would all want to be the first ones to be checked and after the appointment they would always look for Dr.Holley to get something from her treasure box. My condolences to the family and prayers. Dr. Holley will be missed she was truly one of a kind.
My heart is heavy concerning the earthly transition of such a beautiful soul. Dr. Holley first and only son’s (31 years old) Pediatrician. I was a new mother with many concerns pertaining to my baby. Dr. Holley was always patient and kind in response to my many questions. My son loved her. Dr. Holley truly lived her life purpose. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
You will be GREATLY MISSED A VERY SPECIAL BEAUTIFUL PATIENT SOUL
Words cannot even describe what a wonderful person and Dr that Dr linda Holly was. She was my daughters pediatrician that is 26 years old now and then she went on to be my three nephews pediatrician. And the type of care that she would give your children was as if they were hers.Whatever your concerns were about your child she would always listened and she explain to you explicitly as to what the problem was. She will be truly missed and I don’t know any doctor that could that could fit in her shoes. Love Always, The Deese Family â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Dr. Holley was my doctor when I was a little girl, and I loved her so much that when I had my 3 sons she was who I chose to be their pediatrician also. I will never forget her beautiful spirit. Her smile, her voice, her laugh….she will truly be missed. She was such a beautiful person. My prayers go out to her family and loved ones. She may no longer be here physically, but the memories that we all had with her will forever be alive in our hearts.
Dr. Holley cared for my five children born from 1981 through 1992 until they graduated from seeing a pediatrician. I loved her so much. When my first son became her patient, she had not yet opened her practice and was with HealthTexas. Dr. Holley was wonderful with my kids and we were so fortunate to have her as our pediatrician. I remember when she got her braces off, I just had to take a picture of her beautiful smile! When I became an IBCLC and worked for WIC and later a hospital, she would call for information about breastfeeding to help her patients or have them call me. She was an amazing gift to the community and I will forever be grateful to have known her. Dr. Holley will forever be in my heart and I’ll always remember her precious voice- the sweet voice of love and dedication â¤ï¸
I just now came across Dr. Holley’s obituary. My condolences to the family. Dr. Holley was my twin boys pediatrician and I loved her sweet and kind way of caring for them but there is a special memory when I took one of my sons in to get a mole checked out. She looked at my tall lanky son and said whooo, you are now taller than me in her sweet voice. She checked him out and before we got ready to leave she said, “mom I know that I’ve treated your sons since they were babies but they will be 18 soon so I think it’s time to look for a general doctor, I’ll miss them but they are young adults now.” She gave my boys the best care for the first 17 years of their life. She was a blessing.