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Life’s Journey On February 23, 1924 in Omaha, Texas, a beautiful baby girl was born to Rupert Hollis and Ophelia Whetstone Hollis. They named their blessing, Pinky Gene Hollis. She was the 2nd of three daughters born to this union. Pinky attended grade school in Omaha and continued her education by attending high school in Naples, Texas. At the age of 12, she united with Omaha Baptist Church and was baptized. She united in marriage to John Thomas Warren in 1942 and they moved to Marshall, Texas. The family relocated to Texas City in 1947 and she united with Greater Barbour’s Chapel Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of the late Pastor J. H. Scott. She was a dedicated member of Barbour’s Chapel for 70 years and had served in the Gospel Chorus, Senior Choir, Sunday School, Usher’s and Nurse’s Aide Ministry. In later years, she was also a member of the Senior Adult Ministry. In 2017, Ms. Pinky continued her Christian Journey as a charter member of New Life Church of Texas under the pastoral leadership of Pastor Andrew Walker Berry, II. She loved her church and her pastor and attended weekly church services when her health allowed. Ms. Pinky was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a former Crossing Guard for Texas City Independent School District. She was an active person in the community and was a longtime member of the Grand Court Order of Calanthe – Lavonia Court #415 and a 60+ year member of Lakeview Court #262 Heroines of Jericho – Prince Hall Affiliation – Texas Jurisdiction. She loved traveling, sewing, playing dominos and spending time with her family. She was jovial and mischievous all at the same time. Never a dull moment when in her presence. Her 99 years of life was truly blessed. Through the pain and all of her sorrows, through tears and all of her fears. The Lord was there to keep her for He's kept her in the midst of it all. On the morning of Saturday, May 13, 2023, God called his servant, Pinky Warren, home to her eternal rest. She is preceded in death by her daughters, Carolyn Warren Sherwood, Gwendolyn Warren; parents, Rupert and Ophelia Hollis; sisters, Everlena Lightsey and Catherine Jackson; grandson, Antoninus Alexander; great-grandson, Baby Adrian Sherwood; and a great-great-grandson, Baby D’Onte Foreman. Left to cherish precious memories of her life are her children: Janice M. Holbert, Darrell S. Warren, Sandra Warren Crawford (Elbert), Patricia Warren Ferguson (Michael) and Kevin L. Warren; six grandchildren, Adrian Sherwood, Shawn Valentine Smith, Shanasia Betancourt, Shebryl Warren-Shankle. Schaffni Alfred and Mykayla Ferguson; 11 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, family members; her New Life Church Family and many friends.

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Pinky Warren

February 23, 1924 - May 13, 2023