Delores Holmes

Mrs. Delores Holmes was born February 12, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Lucious Boyd and Mary Lou Jefferson. She completed her earthly journey on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the age of 68 years.

Delores was a graduate of Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Illinois. She was a faithful member of Harris Temple C.O.G.I.C., serving as President of the Usher Board and Pastor’s Aide, a member of the Trustee Board and Church Secretary.

Delores enjoyed watching movies, cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, Gospel concerts and attending her children and grandchildren sporting events. She always made time for her family assuring them they were her first priority. She believed that real ministry starts in the home. Well done good and faithful servant.

Awaiting her arrival in heaven were her husband, Renardo Anthony Holmes; parents, Lucious and Mary Lou Jefferson; sisters, Gladys, Ruby Lee and Dorothy Jefferson; niece, Rebecca Jefferson.

She leaves a legacy of love with four children, Renardo Jefferson, LaTarsha, Steven and Andy Holmes; eleven grandchildren; great-granddaughter, Ayla Durham; sisters, Gloria Jean Jefferson-Jones, Vaughn Jefferson Elhaj; brothers, David, Lucious Jr., and Willie Jefferson; cousins, Richard Jr., Elzie and Elizabeth Butler; mother-in-law, Charlene Holmes; many nieces, nephews, dear loved ones and friends, including special friends Andy Southern, Bonnie Strickland, Sarah Selleck, and Harris Temple C.O.G.I.C. Church Family.

The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Hammand, Dr. Elizabeth Kozlowki, the Staff at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, Ivan E. Phillips and the Staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.

View Funeral Webcast