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https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/lula-holmes.html LULA FELICIA HOLMES, 59, of Pflugerville, died Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born in New Orleans, LA. January 11, 1962, a daughter of Willie James Holmes and Edna Godbolt Holmes. The Celebration Service of her Life can be viewed on livestream (https://livestream.com/accounts/7325565/lulaholmes) will be 2PM on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at St. Stephens Baptist Church the North Star. Burial will be at Cook Walden Capital Parks Cemetery. Flowers can be delivered to ALCBF 1301 E. 12th Street. Go to www.alcbf.com for greater information. This Great Celebration Service will be a Personal Signature Service under the Professional Guidance of Dr. Barry J.W. “The Shepherd” Franklin, CFSP at A Life Celebration by Franklin who will fulfill her final earthly celebration with great excellence. "They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Lula Felicia Holmes was born January 11, 1962, in New Orleans, LA to Willie James and Edna Godbolt Holmes. She was the fifth of seven children. She began her early childhood education following in the footsteps of her siblings through Junior High school in the Orleans Parish School System. She followed her mother and her sisters to the prestigious McDonogh 35 High School and graduated with the class of 1980. Lula then attended and graduated from Southern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Lula’s professional career began in New Orleans with the Strategic Petroleum Reserve where she advanced in rank and responsibility until Hurricane Katrina, God’s divine relocation plan, displaced her and her family to Pflugerville, TX. Her Texas career began with Harden Healthcare as a benefits specialist and later was employed by the Boon Group until her passing. Lula accepted Christ as a youth member of the Caffin Avenue Church of God in New Orleans, LA under the leadership of Rev. George W. Burns, Sr. Her active Christian service at her LA home church included, Youth Worship leader, Vacation Bible School teacher, Choir director and Youth Counselor. After relocating to Texas, Lula united in fellowship with St. Stephens MBC the North Star under the leadership of Dr. B. J. E. McQueen. She continued her ministry calling by leading the youth group, actively participating as a member of the Culinary and Greeters ministries, and joyfully singing in the choir. Lula’s deepening call to kingdom work moved her to work with the Southern Interstate Ministry Conference, a collaborative non-denominational ministry outreach for the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida where she faithfully served as Secretary of the Organization, Administrative Coordinator, and Registration Coordinator. Lula’s uniquely talented gifts of organization and administration positioned her to serve in the inaugural launch of the annual Music Performance Arts Conference in Austin, TX. Her unifying spirit helped to launch United as One and inspired her servant/volunteer participation with Wesley UMC and Olivet BC in their ministry outreach and celebrations. Lula was most dedicated to her family. She took the lead on every occasion for celebration in her family. No one ever felt alone or left out. She was passionate in her desire to inspire the next generation to excellence in education and personal development. Lula never birthed any children of her own but she was a mother figure to dozens and mentor to many more. Her personality was magnetic, her spirit fierce, her calling and election sure! She lived her life purposefully and unapologetically. Her infectious smile, generous spirit and genuine care for your troubles were her unique characteristics. If there was trouble anywhere with anyone, Lula found her way to it for the purpose of resolving it! Take her advice or not, she had the last say! She leaves for us a legacy of faith, love and service. Her faith to God was unwavering to the very end. Her mantra was “God’s got me”! Her fervent desire was for others to say the same. God called Lula home to sweet rest and complete healing on December 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, after whom she was named, Lula Mae Godbolt and her sister-in-love Mary Hughes Holmes. Lula’s legacy, light, love and cherished memories are left with her parents: Willie James and Edna Holmes, Brothers: Willie Ray Holmes of Muskogee, OK, Calvin James Holmes (Jacque), Donald Joseph Holmes (Marlene) of Pflugerville, TX, Deirick Jarae Holmes (Sharon) of Round Rock, TX, Sisters: Linda Holmes-Thomas (Eon), Jacquelyn Holmes-Bell (Lawrence) of Pflugerville, TX, Nieces: Brette C. Joseph, Joi A. Bell of Pflugerville, TX, Melissa D. and Stephanie R. Holmes of Baton Rouge, LA, Krystal H. Washington of Pearland, TX, Nephew: Jason A. Joseph Sr. of Pflugerville, TX, great nieces and nephews, Goddaughter Devreeon Allen, Extended Family: Sisters of Faith, Demitria S. Allen, Iona Rone, Sherine S. Wright, Sandra K. James, Karen Williams, Dear Cousins of the Butler & Allen families, The Boon Group Family, SIMC staff, MPAC Leadership Team, Ministry colleagues, New Orleans neighbors and friends, P’ville neighbors, and a tribe of friends near and far. “Gone but cannot be forgotten”

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Lula Holmes

January 11, 1962 - December 3, 2021