Holly Angel Alender Mix
“If you only shine light on your flaws, all your perfects will dim.” -Colleen Hoover, All Your Perfects 💗
Holly Angel Alender-Mix, 42, of Litchfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 7:25 p.m. in her home. She was born on December 25, 1983, in Litchfield, a daughter of Michael Raymond and Debra Ann (Miller) Alender. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Alabama and a Master’s Degree from Kaplan University. Holly dedicated her career to social services, serving the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in multiple roles, including Supervisor of Investigations, social services probation officer, and substance abuse counselor. Holly married Colt DeWitt Mix on November 3, 2018, at Beacon Church in Litchfield. She was an active member of Beacon Church and had a passion for reading, singing, and traveling, especially her trip to Belize.
In addition to her husband, Colt, Holly is survived by:
Son, Tristan Staggs of Litchfield, IL
Daughter, Alexis Alender-Mix of Hillsboro, IL
Step Daughters, Dakoda Mix of Hillsboro, IL Rylie Mix of Litchfield, IL
Mother, Debra Miller of Alton, IL
Father, Michael Alender of Lovington, IL
Mother-in-law, Vera Mix of Gillespie, IL
Sisters, Angie (Matty) Crays of Carlinville, IL
Maggie (John) Fullington of Litchfield, IL
Shauna (Cory) Berry of Carlyle, IL
Several nieces & nephews
Holly was preceded in death by her sister, Charlene Alender.
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