Barb Holden, Cocoa Beach Womans Club Member of the Month

Member of the Month
Barbara Holden

Barb was born in Washington, D.C. but lived in St. Louis (Clayton) MO most of her life. She graduated from Stephens College with a degree in Theater Arts & Voice. She spent a semester in Europe studying music theory, voice and visiting opera houses throughout Europe. She met Parker, her husband of 45 years, a Missouri U. grad, while in college and spent the next twenty years as an Army officer’s wife, traveling the globe. She especially enjoyed her four years living in Giessen, Germany. The worst was having her first daughter, Kristin while Parker was on his first tour in Viet Nam. Their second daughter, Amanda was born at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma in the Army hospital. Ten years later, they were stationed in Maryville MO where Barb went back to school and received a degree in Psychology and Sociology. After retiring from the Army they returned to St. Louis where Barb ran a 24 hour Suicide/Crisis Intervention Hot Line and later managed a church office. While visiting Army friends, they bought a home in Merritt Island in 1999. Barb has 4 granddaughters’ one of which lives with her.

In 2003, Parker & Barb were enjoying a Pelican House Tour. Before she had even joined the Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club, Allison McKay had her assigned as Editor of the CBWC newsletter, which she did for three years. Barb has served on the CBWC Executive Board for 5 years. Through the years Barb has co-chaired the Space Coast King/Queen Balls and chaired numerous Fashion Shows and Pelican Home Tours. Barb served as CBWC President from 2006-2008 and as Advisor the past two years. Barb has enjoyed her CBWC experiences and friendships she has made. We appreciate all that Barb has given to the CBWC over the years.