Mrs. Ezwoh Blasingame Holmes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ezwoh Blasingame Holmes, 98, passed away on May 22, 2020, at her home in Gilmer, Texas. She was born on October 24, 1921, in Bettie, Texas, to Burley and Carrie Johnson Blasingame. She married Grady Holmes, son of Marshall and Loma Holmes, May 25, 1944, in Fort Worth, Texas, while he was home on furlough before shipping out to the Pacific theater in World War II. She was one of the many “Rosies” who worked in war production factories to support the war effort in Fort Worth, Texas. After the war they returned to Gilmer, built a business, Holmes Concrete Tile, and raised a family. She was a loving wife for 55 years until his death in 1999. Ezwoh loved life. In spite of being born during the depression, she had only happy memories of her childhood with her loving parents and relatives in Bettie. She loved to tell stories of the good times they had together. Many of them involved her grandfather, Paul Stanley Johnson, whom she loved dearly. She was an ardent gardener who loved sharing her beautiful lilies, mums, and asters with her friends and family. She enjoyed calling them to let them know when they were available. A shopping trip was usually on her agenda and she was always ready for a game of Forty-Two. She delighted in family gatherings. Birthday dinners and Christmas celebrations were always special at her house. Her joy and loving spirit were contagious. She also loved her church. With a servant’s heart, she was a faithful member of Oak Hill Baptist Church for over 84 years. Her chocolate cakes and coconut pies were favorites at church suppers. Perhaps her greatest joy came from her children and grandchildren who were guided by her wisdom and values. Always the encourager, she was the family cheerleader and model of unconditional love. Her greatest desire was that they trust and believe in God. Someone once said that life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain. With her indomitable spirit, Ezwoh danced in the rain. Ezwoh is survived by daughters Paula Mathis and husband John of Gilmer, Rebecca Ferrell and husband Bill of Tyler, and son David Holmes, and wife, Melissa of Gilmer; grandchildren, Chris Mathis and wife Robin, of Atlanta, Georgia, Carrie Cothrum and husband, Dallas, of Dallas, Texas, Nancy Douthey of Houston, Amy Askew and husband, J.B., of Dallas, Shannon Crawford and husband, Randy, of Cypress, Cynthia Weast and husband, Brian, of Rockwall, and Jeffery Holmes of Edmond, OK; and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and brother, Wendell Blasingame. Due to the Covid-19 virus threat, a private family graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Gilmer, Texas. If desired, memorials may be made to Oak Hill Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 1437, Gilmer, TX 75644

Mrs. Ezwoh Blasingame Holmes

October 24, 1921 - May 22, 2020