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Mammie Holmes

05/15/1930 - 04/27/2023

Obituary For Mammie Holmes

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Mammie Holmes of 39 Brown Avenue, Ashburn, Georgia, who departed this life on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at her residence, will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m from the Friendship Baptist Church in Ashburn, Georgia with the Pastor, Reverend Dr. Marvin Cuffie, delivering the Eulogy. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the “Shipps Funeral Home” Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

Mrs. Mammie Beckhom Holmes was born in Crisp County on May 15, 1930 to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Sr. and Annie Singleton Beckhom.

Mammie attended school in Turner County and later, Crisp County Public School Systems. After completing her schooling, she then moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she lived for twenty-five years. During her time in Pittsburgh, Mammie worked at a hospital. At the time of her first husband’s death, Mammie was the mother of five children: Gary, Ronald, Linda, Derky, and Louis.

Mammie later returned to Ashburn where she married her first love, Albert Holmes. While in Ashburn, Mammie worked at Turner County High School for eleven years before retiring. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and also served as a foster grandparent for eleven years.

Mammie was called home to Eternal Rest on April 27, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; sons, Gary Stevens, Louis Stevens, Derky Stevens; sisters, Thelma Climpson, Gussie Beckhom, Lillian Taylor, Anna Mae Beckhom, Lottie Jones, Inez Taylor, Alma Beckhom, Lucille Beckhom, Elizabeth Beckhom; and brothers Willie H. Beckhom, Benjamin (B.J.) Beckhom, Willie Mae Beckhom, and Hezekiah Beckhom.

Mammie leaves to mourn and cherish her memories a daughter, Linda Gates; a son, Ronald Stevens; a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sister, Mae Office; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.


Condolences & Tributes

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I was so saddened to hear of Mrs. Holmes passing. She was always so kind to the children she worked with in the Turner County school system. May God bring you peace and comfort during your time of grief. Sheila, Carl and Faith Hobbs

To my grandmother I love you and I will miss our talks but I know your are in a better places surrounded by Uncle Gary, Louis, and Derky and all your brothers and sisters.

Love Tamica

Prayers for Ms.Linda and the rest of the family.Rest in peace.🙏

Linda.... You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.🌱

Hugs, Lula

Our deepest sympathies! Aunt Mamie you will be missed. We love you Virgie Office, Olivia Office and family.

My condolences to the family and aquaintances Charles Leary.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Shipps Funeral Home, Inc. | GA

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