Obituary for Charlotte Denise Holsey
Sis. Charlotte Denise Holsey
“There is a time for everything, a season for every purpose under Heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1
A Time to Be Born:
On April 28, 1957, a beautiful baby girl was born to the late Robert L. Lester Sr., and Hattie C. Lester in Jacksonville, FL. They named her Charlotte Denise Lester. She was the first girl and second child of six children. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Lester Sr. and husband Gregory Hal Holsey Sr.
A Time to Plant:
At an early age Charlotte accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a faithful member of Greater Grant Memorial A.M.E. Church. Also, she was a member of the Full Gospel Choir and Mass Choir.
A Time to Grow:
Charlotte attended public schools of Duval County and graduated from Sandalwood Senior High School class of 1975. She furthered her education at F.C.C.J. in nursing and graduated as a registered nurse.
A Time to Build
Charlotte was united in Holy Matrimony to Gregory Holsey Sr. on November 19, 1983. To this union two children were born. They shared many joyful moments together during their 18 years of marriage.
A Time to Work:
Charlotte was employed by UF Health and worked as a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She retired from UF Health January 31, 2020, after 40 dedicated years of service.
A Time to Rest:
On Monday, December 7, 2020 in UF Health in Jacksonville, FL our gracious Father granted Charlotte Denise Holsey entry into his Kingdom. Where she can behold the beauty of his presence throughout eternity.
A Time to Love:
Charlotte was a very loving, caring daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She was also, a wonderful and compassionate friend to many. A lifetime of precious memories will be left with her caring and devoted family, to include: Two sons, Gregory H. Holsey Jr. (Wilma) of Jacksonville, FL, and Jovan R. Holsey (Jasmin) of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildren, Jadynn Williams, London Holsey, Zara Holsey, Gregory Holsey III of Jacksonville, FL; devoted mother, Hattie C. Lester; one sister, Debora Lester of Jacksonville, FL; four brothers, Clarence Bellamy (Pat) of Graceville, FL, Robert L. Lester Jr. of Shreveport, LA, Lenard Lester (Olivia) of Jacksonville, FL, Hoshea Lester (Sylvia) of Jacksonville, FL; brother-in-law, Grady Cull, Michael Holsey (Vanessa) of Jacksonville, FL; one niece, Latoya Smith (Muhammad); three nephews, Robert L. Lester III, Chris Bellamy, Eric Bellamy; aunts, Annie C. Newsome of Dothan, Alabama, Ella C. Mitchell of Malone, FL, Mary C. Langston of Tallahassee, FL, Leola C. Speights (Jonny) of Mariana, FL, Annie D. Collins of Jacksonville, FL, Mary Howard of Jacksonville, FL, Joan Jones of Jacksonville, FL, Cozzie Wilson of Jacksonville, FL, Selena Pittmon of Warner Robins, GA, Ethel Vaugh (Charles) of Rancho Cordova, CA; uncles, Fred Lester of Jacksonville, FL, William Pittman of Tallahassee, FL, Jonnie Lester of Jacksonville, FL, Harold Hart of Tampa, FL; cousins, and many sorrowing friends. Special cousins, Belinda Garmany, Gregg Lester (Karen); god sisters, Verneatrice Winn (Anthony), Carolyn Brown (David); god brothers, Rev. Tommy Rodgers (Monique), Avery Anderson (Renota); other relatives, church family, and dear friends.
The funeral service for Charlotte Denise Holsey will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19th, 2020 at the Samuel C. Rogers Jr. Memorial Chapel, 4315 N. Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. The visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, December 18th, 2020 at the Funerals by T.S. Warden, 4315 North Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Interment in Restlawn Cemeteries South. Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234.
“There is a time for everything, a season for every purpose under Heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1
A Time to Be Born:
On April 28, 1957, a beautiful baby girl was born to the late Robert L. Lester Sr., and Hattie C. Lester in Jacksonville, FL. They named her Charlotte Denise Lester. She was the first girl and second child of six children. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Lester Sr. and husband Gregory Hal Holsey Sr.
A Time to Plant:
At an early age Charlotte accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a faithful member of Greater Grant Memorial A.M.E. Church. Also, she was a member of the Full Gospel Choir and Mass Choir.
A Time to Grow:
Charlotte attended public schools of Duval County and graduated from Sandalwood Senior High School class of 1975. She furthered her education at F.C.C.J. in nursing and graduated as a registered nurse.
A Time to Build
Charlotte was united in Holy Matrimony to Gregory Holsey Sr. on November 19, 1983. To this union two children were born. They shared many joyful moments together during their 18 years of marriage.
A Time to Work:
Charlotte was employed by UF Health and worked as a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She retired from UF Health January 31, 2020, after 40 dedicated years of service.
A Time to Rest:
On Monday, December 7, 2020 in UF Health in Jacksonville, FL our gracious Father granted Charlotte Denise Holsey entry into his Kingdom. Where she can behold the beauty of his presence throughout eternity.
A Time to Love:
Charlotte was a very loving, caring daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She was also, a wonderful and compassionate friend to many. A lifetime of precious memories will be left with her caring and devoted family, to include: Two sons, Gregory H. Holsey Jr. (Wilma) of Jacksonville, FL, and Jovan R. Holsey (Jasmin) of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildren, Jadynn Williams, London Holsey, Zara Holsey, Gregory Holsey III of Jacksonville, FL; devoted mother, Hattie C. Lester; one sister, Debora Lester of Jacksonville, FL; four brothers, Clarence Bellamy (Pat) of Graceville, FL, Robert L. Lester Jr. of Shreveport, LA, Lenard Lester (Olivia) of Jacksonville, FL, Hoshea Lester (Sylvia) of Jacksonville, FL; brother-in-law, Grady Cull, Michael Holsey (Vanessa) of Jacksonville, FL; one niece, Latoya Smith (Muhammad); three nephews, Robert L. Lester III, Chris Bellamy, Eric Bellamy; aunts, Annie C. Newsome of Dothan, Alabama, Ella C. Mitchell of Malone, FL, Mary C. Langston of Tallahassee, FL, Leola C. Speights (Jonny) of Mariana, FL, Annie D. Collins of Jacksonville, FL, Mary Howard of Jacksonville, FL, Joan Jones of Jacksonville, FL, Cozzie Wilson of Jacksonville, FL, Selena Pittmon of Warner Robins, GA, Ethel Vaugh (Charles) of Rancho Cordova, CA; uncles, Fred Lester of Jacksonville, FL, William Pittman of Tallahassee, FL, Jonnie Lester of Jacksonville, FL, Harold Hart of Tampa, FL; cousins, and many sorrowing friends. Special cousins, Belinda Garmany, Gregg Lester (Karen); god sisters, Verneatrice Winn (Anthony), Carolyn Brown (David); god brothers, Rev. Tommy Rodgers (Monique), Avery Anderson (Renota); other relatives, church family, and dear friends.
The funeral service for Charlotte Denise Holsey will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19th, 2020 at the Samuel C. Rogers Jr. Memorial Chapel, 4315 N. Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. The visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, December 18th, 2020 at the Funerals by T.S. Warden, 4315 North Main Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Interment in Restlawn Cemeteries South. Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute @ www.tswarden.com. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234.