Photo courtesy of Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories, Inc.
Springfield, Illinois
Oct 6, 1947 – Apr 1, 2025
Evangelist Doris Pearson Holmes 77, departed this life on April 1, 2025 at HSHS St. John's Hospital. She was born on October 6, 1947 in Haywood, TN, as the daughter of Hattie Mae Williams Pearson.
She married Alex Holmes. Ms. Holmes was retired from Regency Nursing Home as a physical therapist. She worked for over 30 years. She made friends everywhere she went. She enjoyed cooking for family and sharing memories. She was very outspoken.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Alex Holmes, Hattie Mae Williams Pearson, John Walter Pearson and Sammie Pearson.
She leaves to cherish her memories; daughter; Yvette Renee Pearson of Springfield, IL, sisters; Marquette "Queen Tyus of Halls, TN, Betty Williams of Halls, TN, Carolyn Mann of Dyersburg, TN, Sheila Pearson Shannon of Halls, TN, Kathleen(Tim) Cason of Gates, TN, and Denise(Krandy)Burnette of Ripley, TN, brothers; Thomas(Nancy)Pearson of Ripley, TN, Larry Pearson of Halls, TN, Dennis Pearson of Jackson, TN and Willie(Charlotte)Pearson of Gates, TN, 3 grandchildren; Jakia Pearson Bankston, Terell Demar Pearson and Danielle Pearson, 16 great-grandchildren all of Springfield, IL and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.
Funeral Services Friday April 18, 2025
Visitation:2:00pm-3:00pm
Service:3:00pm-4:00pm
Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories
1520 East Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62703
Pastor James Hemmingway Officiating
Interment
Private
Read MoreR.I.P. Ms Doris. Such a sweet person now gone. To Renee and family...lift your eyes to the hills whence come your help Psalms 121:1 prayers going up for you all!!
Lanie Perry-Wilson
April 18, 2025 | Springfield, IL | Friend
it saddens Me to learn that Dear Evangelist Doris Holmes, a Sweet Christian Sister in Christ, has passed away. Doris was such a Good Soul; A Loving Family Member; A Great Servant of God in her capacity as an Evangelist, Active Steward, and President of The Community Outreach Street Ministry during her previous years at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Springfield, Illinois. Doris always had a smile on her face. She encouraged others who did not know God to seek HIM and his Wisdom through The Church,...
Victoria Benn
April 17, 2025 | Springfield, IL
My condolences to the family
Douglas Maddox
April 08, 2025 | SPRINGFIELD, IL | Family
Prayers and condolences to Renee and the family. Doris was a truly wonderful woman who will be missed.
Jeanette Goza
April 07, 2025 | Springfield, IL | Friend
May you all find peace in the legacy she has left behind. Terell, as her pride and joy I pray you find all those memories of her,you, and Tre’Sean together to bring you many years of smiles. Thank you Mrs Doris for accepting me into your family with open arms. Please enjoy that dance with Papa Alex, he’s been waiting patiently for his lady. Jenni!
Jenni
April 07, 2025 | IL | Family
Ms. Doris was a wonderful woman of God and a servant of all God's children. She was a neighbor and friend for many years. I know God has plenty for her to do because she stayed busy doing his work on Earth. Take your rest, beautiful. Job Well Done.
Nicki Renfro
April 07, 2025 | Springfield, IL | Neighbor
Love you sister Doris R.I.P a Godly warrior to the end
Ralph Brown
April 02, 2025 | Springfield IL | Friend
