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Marie Hollis Obituary
Oct. 27, 1937 - Feb. 10, 2020
Macon, GA- Marie Dokes Hollis, 82, of Macon, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 10, 2020. A celebration of Marie's life will be held on Thursday, February 13, at 12:00 PM at Lawrence Drive Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Brown officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at the church.
Marie was born in Macon, Georgia, on October 27, 1937. She was formerly employed with Paul Laneback and Company, where she worked as an administrative assistant. Marie faithfully served her Lord and Savior as a member of Lawrence Drive Baptist Church, where she was also a member of Agape. She was an avid baker, known for her famous pound cakes. Marie's greatest joy in life came from being a wife, mother, and nana.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James Edward Hollis, Jr.; mother, Daisy McMillian Dokes Fountain; and father, Riley Dokes.
Marie is survived by her daughters, Debbie Bullis (Lee) and Terri Ratterree; grandchildren, Amber, Dale, Emily, and Patrick; great-grandchildren, Sadi, Austin, Bentley, and Harper Marie, who is on the way; sister, Joyce Williamson (Jerome); brother, James Dokes (Christine); and several nieces and nephews.
The family may be contacted at the residence of, Joyce and Jerome Williamson.
Friends may sign the online register at www.fairhavenmacon.com.
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jeff Dent
March 1, 2020
Terri- Please know youre not alone. Call me anytime as we have both lost our mothers within the past 12 weeks. I wish I could tell you it has gotten easier Im still grieving. Please know Im praying for you. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
February 14, 2020
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
Ranassia connelly
February 12, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jane Worsham
February 12, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Linda Howard
February 12, 2020
Debbie, thinking of you and your family.
Shes in heaven with your Daddy.
Love you
Linda Howard
Teresa Waite
February 11, 2020
Terri, Debbie, Amber, and family, Ms. Hollis was one of the sweetest ladies. I remember thinking what a wonderful smile she had. She and your a Daddy were the perfect example of truly loving each other and Im sure they were an inspiration to many. Please know you are all in my prayers.
Billie and
February 11, 2020
So sorry for your family's loss. Marie was a special lady. Always happy, loving and serving others. You were very blessed to have such a wonderful mother and we all were blessed with Marie's Christian love for all who came into her presence. So sorry we have to be I Columbus Thursday.
Donna and
February 11, 2020
The lost of a Mother (your bestfriend) very hard hold on to all the good memories. I very sorry for loss,but remember she with Jesus Christ and your Daddy. I know Debbie and Terrie you've given so much love to care for her,I know in her heart she was very proud of you. May Lord give you'll Peace, Comfort,and guidance in weeks to come. May the fAMLIES rest in the Lord ,I know each of you will miss her ,but her love will live on in your hearts for ever! Donna and Frank Holmes
Jennifer Renfroe
February 11, 2020
Emily, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I couldn't begin to know what it was like those last few weeks, days and hours. Just know she is now with her husband and celebrating with Jesus!!
Kim Parton
February 11, 2020
Your momma was always the sweetest thing. Y'all have always been so special to me. Love you and praying for you.
Scarlett Collins
February 11, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Stewart
February 11, 2020
Such a wonderful person. Keeping the family in prayer
Roslyn Wright
February 11, 2020
My dear sweet, loving, funny next door neighbor! You have been my neighbor for a long time. If either of us needed anything the other was right there. We rode to church together, to Sunday services, to Agape,to anything else that came up. WE have shared literature, your library of novels, and so many conversations. I'm gonna miss you in the days to come; I miss you now! You have amazed me and everyone in how well you have taken the news of the cancer and how it would and has effected you. You have been my hero through all this, so go, take your rest in the arms of your Savior with your beloved husband by your side. He's been waiting for you. I love you,my sweet sister-in-Christ! Roslyn Wright
Karen Albritton-Harris
February 11, 2020
Amber and family, Im praying that the Lord will give yall comfort and strength during this difficult time. God gained another angel.
Kelly Byars
February 11, 2020
Mrs. Hollis was a wonderful Christian woman. A great example to many. She was precious and will be missed very much.
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