Rev. Mother Alma Varnado Holloway

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Alma Holloway Obituary

HOLLOWAY Rev. Mother Alma Varnado Holloway, age 92, went home to be with the Lord, April 2, 2012. Born in Magnolia, Mississippi she was the first of nine children. Alma married in 1935 giving birth to four beautiful children her daughter, Virgie Ree Holloway and sons: Billy Holloway, Freddie Rosevelt Holloway and Robert Holloway. She was preceded in death by two of her sons, the late Freddie Holloway and Robert Holloway. She also has a host of Grandchildren; Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren. Alma Varnado Holloway moved to New Orleans, La. giving her entire life to Christ and was ordained a Spiritual Rev. Mother, by the late Rev. Daniel Dupont pastor of St. Daniel Spiritual Church #1. She became the Pastor of her own church in New Orleans, La. which she named The St. Raphael Spiritual Church. Alma Varnado Holloway's Going Home Celebration will be held this Saturday, April, 14, 2012 final viewing 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Funeral Services from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at Lake Lawn Metairie Chapel located at 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124. Services will be Officiated by Sir. Jerold La Beaux of Texas and Alma's celebrity granddaughter, Euricka will dedicate a special performance followed by other performance Tributes from Feliciana Spice and published author Labertha Mc Cormick. The Family would like to thank everyone for their warm thoughts and divine prayers. May God Bless each and every one of you.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 10 to Apr. 13, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Alma Holloway

9 Entries

Angelo Dolce

April 29, 2012

Dearest Great Grandmother,, love u mamma alma,,,,love your great grandson Prince Angelo"""

April 28, 2012

A blessed,wise prayer warrior. Aunt Alma I thank God for your witness and your walk. You ministered to countless and won many souls for Christ. A huge part of our family's foundation now gone. There are many lessons learned from such a rich textured life. I'm grateful for the time spent and the lessons learned.
Travis Williams
Gretna,La.

Angela Lowe Dolce

April 20, 2012

mamma, I can't began to express to you,,,how empty my soul feel,and not to be able to Here you want,,
fish and grits,are to even massage your scalp,,are to papare u,for bed,,,are even just to rub your,,Tired sore feet,,,Your smell is still present in my nostrils" The touch of your forehead,,against my face,,,mamma Alma I missss you soo,,this feeling is so Unbarerable" looseing u,,,and not having around"U taught me all I needed to know to become,,A wise Intelligent woman"" and. You never gave up on me,,,and I think God my Lord and Savior ,,The Hollyspirt ,,From allowing me To be Able To Be able to care for you. And whatever u wanted Me To parepare,,for you,,Mamma u know I Did it,,,The sky was The limit"Know God has papared a better resting place " for you grandmother,,It was a blessing you Allowed me To care for you,,,and To Fight for What was Right For you,,,And if I had The chance I'll Do it all Over Again, To God Be The Glory, And like you,,, ,,Always Would Say,,,God Is Still On The Throne! My God is Very Pleased with you,,,I've Always known for you to stay on The Battle Field For your Lord,,,Mamma Alma Know your Resting in Your Saviour Arms,,,,Well Done""Well Done""".Thank you From Setting The Greatest Example For Me,,and laying out The Foundation ,,like no Other,for me and all your other grand kids, Great !and Great Great!! I love you,,,My Dearest Mamma Alma,,,

Rhonda James-Lassere

April 14, 2012

To the Holloway Family,Mae and Linda,
This is a difficult time and we have loss a mother, a grandmother, sister, aunt and a very special friend. God is still the Ruler. God is still in control. My prayer yesterday, today and tomorrow is that God will grant you the strength and courage you need, to give you peace, to heal any and all pain, and that God will continue to protect you. Let this time be a celebration for the Glory of God. God has given Alma 92 years of life, Mrs. Holloway has touch many lives, Especially mines. She will be deeply missed. She's wearing her Crown today with Rubies. All her work has been finish. Family, God will take care of you, May your troubled heart find peace and comfort in the knowledge that you are never alone. May God's presence ease your trembling spirit and give you rest. God knows how you feel. Cast all of your cares on him and believe in faith that he is the healer. He himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up, nor leave you without support. God's gets the Glory and Honor today. To God be the Glory. Alleluia.

Khaleem Sylva

April 13, 2012

May the family of Rev. Mother Holloway find peace in the homegoing celebration of their loved one. We know you loved her, but GOD loved her more. GOD bless.

Khaleem Sylva

April 13, 2012

You loved her, but GOD loved her more. May the family of Rev. Mother Holloway have peace in the homegoing celebration of your dear loved one. GOD Bless. Khaleem Malik Sylva

Tamika Harris Wilson

April 13, 2012

EURICKA N ANGELA AND FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST I WILL TAKE YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS

April 12, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Isaiah 12:2

April 11, 2012

To my loving grandmother, you'll be missed.

Beverly Holloway Saunders

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