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Texana Hollis
1910 - 2013
Texana Hollis
1910 - 2013
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BORN
1910
DIED
2013
Texana Hollis Obituary
Hollis died Dec. 31, according to James H. Cole Home for Funerals, which is handling arrangements. Deborah Hollis-Coburn told The Detroit News that her grandmother died of natural causes in Detroit. Her health had deteriorated in late 2013.
"It meant a lot to her to have the community surround her and support her and love her," Hollis-Coburn, told the Detroit Free Press. "She never expected anything from anybody. She was very, very grateful."
Hollis was evicted in September 2011 after her son failed to pay property taxes linked to a reverse mortgage. Two days later, a federal agency said the 101-year-old could return but then blocked her from moving in after an assessment determined the house was dilapidated.
Hollis' eviction drew wide attention. Free Press columnist Mitch Albom and his charity stepped in, and persuaded volunteers and businesses to do the same. They fixed up the home where she'd spent six decades of her life and in April 2012 she moved back in.
"God bless everyone who had a hand in this," Hollis said when she returned home.
Albom and his charities helped renovate Hollis' house after buying it from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Albom spent $30,000 - much of it out of his own pocket - on the project, and more than 100 volunteers spent months putting in new flooring, drywall, appliances and even a portion of the roof.
"Texana was a wonderful woman who inspired everyone she met," Albom said.
Hollis' son took out the reverse mortgage for the $32,000 assessed value of the property, an option that HUD permits for the elderly. HUD took control of the mortgage after the amount paid to the family exceeded the value of the house in 2006.
Hollis was a longtime member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church in Detroit, where she taught Sunday school. A Jan. 25 service is planned at the church, followed by burial at Roseland Park Cemetery in suburban Detroit. Visitation is Jan. 23 and 24 at the funeral home.
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77 Entries
Lena Williams
February 1, 2015
Only God know why we must cry sometimes. And only He can dry our tears. You are now done with the troubles of this world. Rest in peace.
February 27, 2014
Rest in Peace Mrs. Hollis.
February 24, 2014
What a fine example, she really was a strong woman. May her family find comfort in the words of 1 Corinthinas 15:26.
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jennifer
January 27, 2014
So sorry God will do as he promised. Put and end to death forever.no more tears no more pain all these things will have passed away.
Princess Means
January 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hollis family. When I met Mrs. Hollis she was under the loving care of Ms Pollian Cheeks...her wisdom that she shared with me will never be forgotten. She was truly an inspiration.
Barbara Hollis-Lawson
January 24, 2014
I read this beautiful story on line and I wanted to know if we were related! My maiden name is Hollis and my parents were from Alabama also. Mrs. Hollis was a very strong christian woman. She never lost her praise. I feel so blessed just to share her name. My mom lived to be 91 and I took care of her until the day she transitions to heaven. She was a beautiful person and from reading the news story I felt the need to contact someone. May God continue to bless each one of her loved ones.
annette
January 21, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 21, 2014
MAY YOU RECEIVE PROTECTION UNDER THE WING OF THE MOST HIGH GOD.MAY HE BE YOUR REFUGE AND YOUR STRONG HOLD.PSLM.91:1,2...PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CONDOLENCE.....DQBMG
Keith morris
January 19, 2014
Bless her soul for she lived a long life and saw so much more than others. May you now rest peacefully
January 18, 2014
And he will actuallly swallow up death forever... Isaías 25:8
January 18, 2014
My condolences to your family. We pray for God's kingdom to come matthew6:9. This kingdom will end death. How comforting!
January 18, 2014
May Psalm 65:2 be a source of comfort.
MARIE ALICE JOHNSON-WRIGHT
January 18, 2014
Jn 3:16 Jn 14:1 1corn. 15:53-58 GOD IS ABLE TO DO JUST WHAT HE SAID HED DO DONT GIVE UP ON GOD FOR HE WONT GIVE UP ON YOU A PIONEER LEGENDARY SOLDIER IN THE ARMY OF THE LORD HAVE GONE TO BE WITH THE FATHER I DO BELIEVE PSM 103 GOD BLESS
Victoria VZj
January 17, 2014
rest well
upon a spiritual
serene calm..
long life you
was given@
rip
TEXANA HOLLIS
rip
January 17, 2014
Jesus wept. For the Love and for the injustices of mankind so should we weep.
Rev. U.L. Newkirk and the Snow Hill MSB
January 17, 2014
Remember that God is greater than our hearts. With is unparalleled compassion and love, have confidence that he will give you strength to endure- 1 Cor 10:13.
January 17, 2014
God bless the family in their of sorrow.
Shelia King
January 16, 2014
What a beautiful person! May God grant the family peace and comfort in this time of sorrow (2Cor. 1: 2, 3).
January 16, 2014
Our condolences to the Hollis Family. Our heartfelt prayers go out to the family at this time. She shall away be remember by those who knew and loved her. She will be missed by so many people. May her precious memories help you get through this sad time. Talk to God for he is the Hearer of prayer-PS.65:2
Deepest Sympathy
bg mcqueen
January 16, 2014
May she rest in peace in her heavenly home
PAT BOHANNON
January 16, 2014
RIP MS HOLLIS, MUCH LOVE
Leslie
January 16, 2014
She inspired an act of kindness that reached the core of being human. May Texana rest in eternal peace.
Jeannie Figueroa
January 16, 2014
I am so sorry for your great loss. Even though I never met her she is so deserving of what Almighty God has install for her in Isaiah 65:21,22 a better home. My God comfort you all in this most difficult time
E.L.
January 16, 2014
so sorry to hear about the death of ms. Texana.may the God of tender mercies be with your family at this time.may you always hold your memories of her close to your hearts
C L
January 16, 2014
R.I.P. MRS TEXANA HOLLIS IN YOU YOUR NEW HOME....
January 16, 2014
RIP Angel
mary ann white
January 15, 2014
I don't know Mrs.Hollis but she has a home with God
Georgia Boy
January 15, 2014
You earned the mansion you now have. Never again will you be hungry, or cold, or too hot. You are with our Lord. Bask in His wonderful greatness and be blessed and happy. You mothered many of us in ways we may never know and you deserve your vast reward.
Barbara
January 15, 2014
Texana sounded like a wonderful woman. May the God of tender mercies be with the family today. The Bible gives us hope of a wonderful future where Texana will be able to live again on a beautiful earth where she will live in peace and happiness. (Psa 37:10,11)
Coranettia Thomas
January 15, 2014
The family of Texans Hollis has my deepest sympathy my prayers are with each and everyone of you! Love and will miss you Nannie!!!
January 15, 2014
Sorry to your loss. May Hollis' family find comfort. Psalm 121: 1-8
Bernadine Young
January 15, 2014
I don't know Texana Hollis,she is a child of God, and the Lord has taken her home with Him. Joy,Love and Peace
Cassandra Core-Holt
January 15, 2014
Rest in Peace Mother Hollis
irene rev.21:4
January 15, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 15, 2014
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" Muskegon Michigan************----------------------------------------------------
joaquim-aka-redeemer-r barbosa
January 15, 2014
condolences
January 15, 2014
I didn't know her but looking at her I believe she knew GOD
Barnett
January 15, 2014
Rest in peace
A Louisville Resident
January 15, 2014
What a beautiful lady.
Rest in peace Ms. Texana...Rest in peace!!
Nancy Summers
January 15, 2014
Rip Texana, you deserve it <3
Georgia
January 15, 2014
Rest in peace Ms. Hollis. You will meet our King soon. He loved you enough to call you home. I have joy knowing that is where you will be, safe in His arms. Condolences to your family and I pray for their strength in this loss of such a special person.
Amelia
January 15, 2014
Rest now with the Ancestors, Mrs. Texana! My condolences to the family.
J Wormley
January 15, 2014
May I offer my deepest condolences to the Hollis Family. I know it was such a joy to have her for so long. But now she is gone, but her memories are not. I know reflecting on those memories and the loving support of your family and friends will help you to cope with her loss. Also the God of all comfort promises to be close to the brokenhearted and he saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Janíce A.
January 15, 2014
Please except our sincere condolences. May your hearts be full of warm memories of Mrs. Hollister and her legacy in the community. She sounds like a wonderful woman.
Isaiah 65:21-25
January 15, 2014
My heartfelt condolences go ot to Mrs. Hollis family. Rest in peace.
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
January 15, 2014
I just wanted to say God be to the Glory.
william pillgreen
January 15, 2014
thank god for all who help this poor woman. may you all get a blessing.
Shirley Thomas
January 15, 2014
I read her story it amazing what God can and will do.Blessings be upon all those that pitched in and helped in Jesus name I do pray!!!
January 15, 2014
My sympathy go to the family for a wonderful person may god continue to give the family healing in days, weeks and months.
Sympathy from South Carolina.
Inell Thomas
January 15, 2014
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Donna Williams (Hollis)
January 15, 2014
The Lord blessed my grandmother to live a long and full life. The Bible lessons, scriptures and wisdom she shared with everyone will forever be engraved in our hearts and minds. Therefore I thank the Lord for allowing me the opportunity to spend as much time as I did with you. RIP
January 15, 2014
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who is 'binding up the broken hearted and comforting those mourning' sustain you at this most difficult time. (Isa. 61:1,2). Again, my deepest sympathies.
January 15, 2014
My heartfelt condolences go out to Mrs. Hollis family. She is in God's memory.
MB Indiana
January 15, 2014
Her story was a wonderful moment in American history despite the troubles she faced. Rest in peace, dear Texana.
The Wilks Family
January 15, 2014
God Bless Ms. Hollis and her family.
January 15, 2014
I know God welcomed her to her heavenly home. Rest in peace !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 15, 2014
Please continue to comfort one another and remember all the good times you shared
Cynthia Hawthorne
January 15, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
patricia crocker
January 15, 2014
gone but not forgot
January 15, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family at this most difficult time. Please be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of you loss.
Linda Ligons
January 15, 2014
May God bless and keep your family. I didn't know her But prayers go to who ever love the word of God. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
The St. John Family
January 15, 2014
God Bless you Mrs.Hollis. May you rest in peace.
January 15, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Glen Hausfeld
January 15, 2014
Peace.
Dwayne Bickham
January 15, 2014
In God's care rest in peace
Abby Tyree
January 15, 2014
May this beautiful beautiful woman rest in peace !!.. Soar with the angels my love !!
January 15, 2014
God Bless the Family!
CHERYL JEFFERSON
January 15, 2014
RIP GOD PROTECTS HIS OWN
Jane Dowling
January 15, 2014
God bless you and hold you, Ms. Hollis ~ Rest in peace.
Gloria Steagall
January 15, 2014
God is awesome. May God bless this family with love, unity, and serenity.John 14 Sis. Texana your mansion is prepared for you darly no more worry Jesus is the truth and the light.Rest in peace.
January 15, 2014
My caring condolences to the family of
Patti R
January 15, 2014
Rest in peace Texana. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hollis family & friends.
Cynthia
January 15, 2014
May condolence go out to Mrs. Hollis family. She lived a life with what God's word says with a special mightiness or especially strong what a blessing.Psalms90:10.
annie
January 15, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
A R
January 15, 2014
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family. God promises us that there will come a victory over death.
January 15, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
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