Dorris Thomas Holden

Dorris Thomas Holden was born October 28, 1929, in Georgetown, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev Joseph Benjamin Holden, Sr., her son: Joseph Benjamin Holden, Jr., her mother, Odessa Bowden Zamora, her, Step-Father, Pedro “Pete” Zamora; her father: JC Thomas and her only sister: Mayron Mays Drake.

Dorris graduated Salutatorian of her class in 1946. She began her Christian walk at a young age. She was a member of Heroines of Jericho Lodge; Court #15, where she served as Secretary; The Socialite Club, and The Citizen’s Memorial Association. She served faithfully, as Church Secretary of St Paul United Methodist Church; and later attended St John’s United Methodist Church.

Everyone knew Dorris as “Mother.” She was the epitome of what living for Christ looks like. She was a firm believer in “loving thy neighbor as thyself” She was always willing to help someone in need, and steadfast in her faith and trust in God.

Dorris leaves to mourn four daughters: Dorris J Ross of Hutto, TX; Brenda J Miller of Georgetown, TX; Odessa J Hardwick of San Antonio, TX; and Janice H Jefferson of San Antonio, TX.; one nephew/brother Larry A Drake of Austin. She leaves 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.