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Dixon Funeral Home 2025 East Mulberry Street (Hwy 35) (979) 849-8800 (979) 798-9113 Wac's Final Resting Place The family of Eva Mae Holmes would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your many acts of kindness extended during our time of bereavement. We pray that each of you will be showered with God's riches and blessings. Special thanks to Shnita Gilbert, Dr. Leal Enrique (Sweeny Community Hospital) and A-Med Hospice Nursing Staff. The Family of Eva Mae Holmes Jerusalem Cemetery Brazoria, Texas Sunrise January 8, 1931 Sunset February 12, 2020 Michael Boulden Wilbert Jones Rob King Anthany Simmons, Sr. Brian Simmons Phillip Simmons, Jr. Cedric Smith Damonric Smith Funeral Services Entrusted By: Saturday, February 22, 2020 11:00am Jerusalem Baptist Church 7708 CR 317, Brazoria, Texas 77422 Elder Roland K. Hendricks., Officiating Pastor Darrell L. James, Sr., Eulogist Dixon Funeral Home 1211 South Brooks, Brazoria, Texas 77422 (979) 798-9113 Repast Jerusalem Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Programs by Lynn Smith Active Pallbearers Hollis Woodard, Jr. Marshall Murphy Elery Alexander, Sr. Hollis Woodard, Sr. Robert Simmons James Holmes Robert (R.C.) Woodard Eleric Alexander Elery Alexander, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers Delvin Bernard Derrick Bernard Hermond Holmes Lelijah (Chad) Holmes Jamarian Levi Holmes Jerusalem Usher Board Acknowledgements Eva Mae’s Resting Place

Honorary Pallbearers Acknowledgements · Anthany Simmons, Sr. Brian Simmons Phillip Simmons, Jr. Cedric Smith Damonric Smith Funeral Services Entrusted By: Saturday, February 22,

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Dixon Funeral Home 2025 East Mulberry Street (Hwy 35)

(979) 849-8800 (979) 798-9113

Wac's Final Resting Place

The family of Eva Mae Holmes would like to express our sincere gratitude and

appreciation for your many acts of kindness extended during our time of bereavement.

We pray that each of you will be showered with God's riches and blessings.

Special thanks to Shnita Gilbert, Dr. Leal Enrique (Sweeny Community Hospital)

and A-Med Hospice Nursing Staff.

The Family of Eva Mae Holmes

Jerusalem Cemetery

Brazoria, Texas

Sunrise January 8, 1931

Sunset February 12, 2020

Michael Boulden

Wilbert Jones

Rob King

Anthany Simmons, Sr.

Brian Simmons

Phillip Simmons, Jr.

Cedric Smith

Damonric Smith

Funeral Services Entrusted By:

Saturday, February 22, 2020

11:00am

Jerusalem Baptist Church

7708 CR 317, Brazoria, Texas 77422

Elder Roland K. Hendricks., Officiating

Pastor Darrell L. James, Sr., Eulogist

Dixon Funeral Home

1211 South Brooks, Brazoria, Texas 77422

(979) 798-9113

Repast Jerusalem Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Programs by Lynn Smith

Active Pallbearers

Hollis Woodard, Jr.

Marshall Murphy

Elery Alexander, Sr.

Hollis Woodard, Sr.

Robert Simmons

James Holmes

Robert (R.C.) Woodard

Eleric Alexander

Elery Alexander, Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers Delvin Bernard

Derrick Bernard

Hermond Holmes

Lelijah (Chad) Holmes

Jamarian Levi Holmes

Jerusalem Usher Board

Honorary Pallbearers

Acknowledgements

Honorary Pallbearers

Eva Mae’s Resting Place

Eva Mae’s Story

E V A M A E H O L M E S

Eva Mae’s Story 1/8/1931 – 2/12/2020

Eva Mae attended Jerusalem School in Brazoria, Texas, and George Washington Carver High School in

Sweeny, Texas. She was employed as a domestic housekeeper for several years and was a homemaker.

Eva accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She joined and was baptized at Jerusalem

Baptist Church in Brazoria, Texas, where her family are long-time members. She was a devout and faithful

member of JBC where she served on the Usher Board for over 50 years and was an active member of Bible

Study and the JBC Prayer Warriors Ministry.

As far as her interests, she loved cooking, baking, fishing, gardening, playing dominoes and cards,

traveling, attending her grandchildren games, watching wrestling and football, and spending time with her

children, grandchildren, and sister. She loved the color blue. Those who knew and loved her will remember

her quiet and gentle spirit.

On February 12, 2020, at her home, she made her transition from earth at the age of 89 years. She was

preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Rosie Simmons; husband, Levi Holmes, Jr.; daughter, Brenda

Woodard, brothers, Elijah “Dune” Simmons, Sr., Richard “Sonny Boy” Simmons, David “Hunk” Simmons,

Shedred “Maine” Simmons, Sr., Phillip Simmons, Sr., and Roman Simmons; sisters, Mariah Grice and

Endia Williams; grandparents, Ed and Mariah Bonner Simmons; grandson, Eric Murphy; great grandson,

Adaurian Haynes, and great-great grandson, Jemeryius Holmes Johnican.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her sons, Robert Simmons (Shnita) of Jones Creek, TX, and

James Holmes (Delbra) of Brazoria TX; daughters, Linda Campbell of Missouri City, TX, Anita Bernard

(Marshall), Clarice Groves and Irma Holmes of Brazoria, TX, and Rosie Alexander (Elery, Sr.) of Cedar Lake,

TX; son-in-law, Hollis Woodard, Sr. of Cedar Lake, TX; stepson, Robert “R.C.” Woodard (Carolyn) of

Houston, TX, sister, Mary Ann Williams of Angleton, TX; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Simmons of Sweeny, TX, and

Odessa Wilson of Austin, TX; 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren,

and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Eva Mae “Big Mama”

Never thought I’d lose you, But here I am,

Standing alone without you by my side, We’re sisters for life,

We promised, But now you’re gone,

I don’t know what to do without you, I’m going crazy,

I’m trying to hold on, To keep strong,

But it just doesn’t feel right, I’m waiting here, My arms wide open,

Tears running down my face, Ready for your return,

Even if it takes forever, Your sister Mary Ann

On January 8, 1931, in Brazoria, Texas, a beautiful baby girl was born

to Elijah “Sun” Simmons, Sr. and Rosie Green Simmons, who they

named Eva Mae Simmons. She was affectionately called “Big Mama”

“Sister” and “Auntie” by her family and friends.

Order of Service

O R D E R O F S E R V I C E

O R D E R O F S E R V I C E

Processional . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clergy and Family

Musical Selection

Scriptures

Old Testament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reverend Charles Mathis

New Testament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elder Donald Marshall

Prayer of Comfort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apostle R. L. Simmons, Jr.

Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sister Jeannie Fields

Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerusalem Baptist Church

(all others will be acknowledged and given to the family)

Acknowledgements.

Reflections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2 minutes please) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sister Ada Simmons

A Tribute To Big Mama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grandchildren

Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sister Darlene Bonner

Eulogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Darrell James, Sr.

Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“I’ll Fly Away “ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Our Tribute To Big Mama Such wonderful memories of Big Mama

The Big Mama we all know

We kept you too long and their waiting

The angels have said you can go.

Bright golden gates that are shining

full of family to bid you hello

So blow us a kiss as you’re leaving,

Our sadness we’ll try not to show.

Such wonderful memories of Big Mama.

We all have our favorites you see

As you enter those gates you’ll be thinking,

They’re all there thinking of me!

Your Grandchildren

Everything Mom How did you find the energy, Mom,

To do all the things you did, To be teacher, nurse and counselor

To me, when I was a kid.

How did you do it all, Mom, Be a chauffeur, cook and friend, Yet find time to be a playmate,

I just can't comprehend.

I see now it was love, Mom, That made you come whenever I'd call,

Your inexhaustible love, Mom, And I thank you for it all.

Love, Linda, Anita, Robert, Clarice, James,Rosie, Irma & R.C.

Your Children,

Linda, Robert, Anita, Clarice, Rosie, Pete & Irma

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

II Timothy 4:6-7

P R E C I O U S

M E M O R I E S