IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Doris

Doris Holloway Profile Photo

Holloway

May 24, 1935 — Sep 18, 2026

Fort Worth

Obituary

Doris Jean Polk Holloway known as Jean was born 05/24/1935 into the union of Sam and Maxine Polk in Waco, Texas, she was the the first of three children. She was raised in Waco Tx, attended Moore High, High School.

The family later relocated to Fort Worth, Texas, where she met and married the love of her life James Holloway Sr. Jean was blessed with 5 children, Jeffery Alford, Janice Sims, James Holloway (Jr.) Jacqueline Holloway and Lynda Holloway. She also raised one (God child) Lashaun Baker. She later confessed a hope in Christ at New Mount Carmel under the leadership of Rev. R.A.Toliver.

Jean stepped into the light on 09/18/26 at home peacefully. She was preceded in death by her father Sam Polk, mother Maxine Polk, her sister Dorothy J. Clay Bailey, husband James Holloway Sr. son James Holloway Jr, her granddaughters Janice Perkins, Alford, grandson Roland Holloway and one great grandson Jacoby Holloway Jean was a devoted housewife and mother, Momma's life was a gift, her memory a treasure and her love will remain a part of her family forever. Momma may have taken her final journey from this earthly life but she leaves behind a legacy that cannot be buried.

She lives on in the hearts of her children and grandchildren, in the stories we can tell in the memories we will share and in the love that will continue. As the family mourns her passing, we also celebrate 91 years of life that God blessed her with and thanks for the time we were given to call her momma

Left to cherish her memories are her children Jeffery Alford, Janice Sims (Richard), Jacqueline Holloway, Lynda Holloway, and her sister Elnora Turman (Dupie) (special niece) Connie Robinson her Caregivers Corneisha Williams, Jenifer Shearer 4 Nieces and 1 nephew 14 Grandchildren a host of great grandchildren relatives and friends.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

October
2

Friday

11:00 am - 4:00 pm (Central time)

You may visit Ms. Doris as she lies in peaceful sleep slumber in her full white and pink primrose couch in the Reverend Joe Allen Foster suite.

Visitation with Family

October
2

Friday

New Mount Carmel Baptist Church

2600 E Rosedale St, Fort Worth, TX 76105

7:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Celebration of Life

October
3

Saturday

New Mount Carmel Baptist Church

2600 E Rosedale St, Fort Worth, TX 76105

11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Burial

October
3

Saturday

Skyvue Memorial Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery

7220 Rendon Bloodworth Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)

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