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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