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Lulu Holman Obituary
Lulu Edwards Holman, 85, of York, Ala., died May 5, 2008.
She was preceded in death by her husband William Steele Holman, mother Lois Akin Edwards, father William Edwards, sister Lois Edwards Kirby.
She is survived by her daughters Mary Holman Sukiennik (Jim), of Ocean Springs, sons William Steele Holman (Lee) of Mobile, Ala., Allen Edwards Holman (Tammy) of Nederland, Tex., grandchildren Kait Sukiennik, Matt Sukiennik, Steele Holman, William Holman, also Katherine Landry, Mary McGahagin and Susan McGahagin, great-grandson Jackson Sukiennik.
Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. May 7 at Bumpers Funeral Home. Service was held at 10 a.m. May 8 at St. James Episcopal, with the Rev. Richard Losch presiding.
Pallbearers were Everette Roberts, Bill Catlett, Michael Beard, Ronnie Beard, Tom Webb, Allison Derby, Jimmy Guin and Skip Fox.
The family wishes to thank the Gardens of Ocean Springs, MS and the care-givers of Home Instead Senior Care for their devoted care for Mrs. Lulu.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 446, Livingston, Ala., 35470.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Lulu Holman
Anne House
May 13, 2008
Thinking of your family at this time. May God give you comfort and peace. Anne Tillery House, Nancy Tillery Sealy, Caroline Tillery Poythress
Janis Vick Gibson
May 9, 2008
When I think of you and your mother, it is with the warmest memories. Mrs. Holman led her life in such a way that she blessed everyone who knew her. She was a true treasure in my teenage life. You are in my prayers.
bobbie gary alday
May 9, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss..Your mom was always so nice to me..
thinking of each of you
Sherry Bancroft Waldron
May 8, 2008
Ms. Lu was an original "Steel Magnolia". Always the lady. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Sharon Hamilton
May 8, 2008
Just want you to know I have you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. I have many good memories of your mother - she was a true Southern Lady. She meant alot to our entire family!
Bill Brown
May 8, 2008
Our hearts and prayers are with you. Condolences from Bill, Sharon, Stephanie and Doris Brown
Judy Massey
May 8, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person.
Diane Newell-Ward
May 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of your Mother. She was a wonderful lady.
Lynda Ward
May 8, 2008
Friends, So sorry to hear of the death of Ms. Lu. She was so dear to me when I lived in Sumter County and taught at Sumter Academy. I still think of her wonderful lemon cake she always brought to the Country Club! Treasure your memories and know your friends are thinking of you! Love!
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