Holley grew up in Wareham Massachusetts (the Gateway to Cape Cod). She was confirmed in the Church of the Good Shepherd in Wareham and later was a communicant of The Episcopal Parish of St. John the Evangelist in Hingham, Massachusetts. She lived and worked in Boston for over a decade.

In 2021 Holley moved from Massachusetts to the Miami area to be near her daughter and her family. She has another daughter and family who live in Virginia. Recently retired from her career as a commercial lines insurance account manager, she is enjoying spending more time with family and friends.

Holley began attending the Cathedral in July of 2024 and is an active member of the Flower Guild and also serves as an acolyte.