Gladys Mary Holbrook — In Loving Memory

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Gladys Mary Holbrook, 88, a native of Port Arthur Texas, went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2009 at her home in Pensacola Florida.

Gladys “Dee” Holbrook was born in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Ledel and Rose (Guidry) Duplechain. A model of grace and beauty Dee lived a life of humility – Beau Idéal. Never seeing herself above anyone Mother truly had a heart for the less privileged. Mom’s love of God was so expressed in her commitment to her Church. While raising her family, supporting her church, sewing, needle point, crocheting or gardening Momma always did her very best. Mother put her all in everything she did and was dedicated to completing every task or trial she faced. Grandma was an award winning quilter and a superb cook. After retiring from nursing, Maw Maw traveled to many places sharing quality time with family and spent her last years in Pensacola. Our dear one lived a full and blessed life.

Dee is survived by sons; Del Holbrook and wife Kathy, Mike Holbrook and wife Joann, Gary Holbrook and wife Brenda; daughters, Sandy Holtman and husband Bill, Jan Crenshaw and husband Dave; brothers, Bud Domingue and Tommy Domingue; sister Ming Hendricks; 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Dee is preceded in death by parents Ledel Duplechain and Rose (Guidry) Landry, brother James Eldridge Duplechain, son James Eldridge Holbrook and grandson Brian Hollingsworth.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to, Covenant Hospice, 2001 N. Palafox Street, Pensacola FL 32501.

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Services

Visitation

Broussard’s Mortuary

505 12th Street

Nederland, TX 77627

April 19, 2009

5:00-8:00 P.M.

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Funeral Service

Funeral Mass

Saint Catherine Catholic Church

3840 Woodrow

Port Arthur, TX 77642

April 20, 2009

10:00 A.M.

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Interment

Greenlawn Memorial Park

3900 Twin City Highway

Groves, TX 77619

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Memorial Service

Covenant Hospice

2001 N. Palafox Street

Pensacola, FL 32501

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Condolences (9)

Ann Metzger Escondido, CA April 30, 2009

It's a great picture. I'm glad you guys were able to spend time with her for as long as you did. I know she will be missed. I remember seeing the quilt hanging on your fence drying when you lived out here in San Marcos. :)
I'm taking a quilting class, myself, right now. It's interesting, but requires a lot of thought and time.
God bless you. Love, Ann & Bill Metzger

Karen and Ernest Helin Norman, OK April 23, 2009

Will Rogers said: "I never met a person I didn't like."

Although we only met "Dee" once, she must have been a delightful and wonderful lady.

While living in the same apartment complex in Pensacola, we met and became close friends with her son, Del, and his wife Kathi. Del was a wonderful friend...honest, always helpful, and, hidden behind a degree of quietness, a relaxing sense of humor. There is no question that "Dee" did a wonderful job of raising Del and her entire family.

You see..."Dee" was our friend too.

Our condolences to the entire family on the passing of "Mom."

Linda Person (Holbrook) The Woodlands, TX April 20, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Gladys passing. She was such a sweet person. I will alway remember going to her house and playing in swimming pool. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.