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Emily Teresa Holmes


Sunrise: August 26, 1963

Sunset: February 20, 2020

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.  Timothy 2:7

On Thursday, February 20, 2020, the Lord prepared a special space for a phenomenal mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend.  Angels escorted her to God’s Kingdom to be made whole.

Emily Teresa Holmes was born August 26, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Emily and Milton Parson.  She was educated in Norfolk Public Schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School.  She attended and graduated from Commonwealth College in Norfolk, Virginia.  Emily started working for BAE Systems (formerly Norshipco) at an early age and continued employment there as a supervisor until her health began failing in 2019.  She had over 30 years of faithful service with the company.  She attended Union Chapel as a child with her mother and later joined New Union Chapel under Pastor Ronald Knight.

She was the life of every family gathering.  She enjoyed old western television shows like, Bonanza, Big Valley and Gun Smoke.  She also enjoyed shopping with her daughters, and taking care of her only granddaughter.

Emily was predeceased by her mother, Emily Joe, father, Milton Parson, step-father, Ivory Joe and nephew, Marquis Howard.

She leaves to cherish precious memories, her husband, Wesley Holmes; two daughters, Tamieka Parson-Jordan (Nickerlis), Amari Stiff of Norfolk; four sisters, Farina Bruney (Christopher) of Augusta, GA, Cheryl Giddings of Hampton, VA, Francine James of Yorktown, VA and Ethel Howard-Bailey (Alonzo) of Chesapeake; five brothers, Chester Taylor, Milton Taylor (Darlene), Moses Parson, Thorn Parson (Joy) and Elliott Jones, Jr. all of Norfolk; one granddaughter, Ivori R. Jordan of Norfolk, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and amazing friends.

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    Loretta Hayes Riddick says

    Our prayers are with y’all, as you go through your time of sorrow! Praying that God give y’all the strength and comfort you need! From The Hayes & Riddick family!

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    Pamela Fair says

    To Chris (Farina) and family….
    We wish to extend our condolences and let you know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

    Pamela Fair and the Customer Response Center @ SRNS

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    Mary Elaine Russell-Harris says

    Prayers for your family in the passing of your beloved Emily ????????????????.

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      Ann says

      Praying fot your family an love ones . My God keep your family in his comfort day an night your Norshipco Family an Friend hang in there family joy come in the morning. Ann G Ricks

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    Mary Elaine Russell-Harris says

    So sorry for the passing of your beloved Emily. Praying God’s comfort for.your family during this time of bereavement????????

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    Milton Brown says

    My heart goes out to the family of Emily . Praying for you doing this time.

    Milton E Brown & And Family

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      Jean Mulligan says

      So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our daily prayers for peace and healing. We love you! Jean and Sean Mulligan

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    Jean Mulligan says

    So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our daily prayers for peace and healing. We love you! Jean and Sean Mulligan

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