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Fatema Denetria Holmes

8/24/2021

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Fatema Denetria Holmes, age 46 110 Apple Blossom Lane, Americus, Georgia passed Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, Georgia. 

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Eastview Cemetery, Americus, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates at all services at this time. We are limiting graveside seating to no more than 10 with masks being strongly encouraged. Other masked attendees are welcomed but will be expected to practice social distancing.

Graveside services, including burials, are likely to be held on ground that is uneven, which is out of the control of Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. We ask that you take this into consideration when choosing footwear, such as shoes with high, thin heels. Please be advised that Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc. will not be held responsible for injuries at a grave site because of this.​

Fatema was born November 10, 1974  in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia to the late Sheila Dowdell and Edward Lockhart.

She was a 1993 graduate of Americus High School.  She majored in Early Childhood Education in 1995.  She retired from Church's Chicken in 2018. Fatema was an entrepreneur and owner of T&R Fashion.

Survivors are: husband, Emmitt Worthy II, Americus, Georgia; her children, Lashay Dowdell, Americus, Georgia, Tyeesha Woods (Adrian) Americus, Georgia and Tristen Holmes, Americus, Georgia; four grandchildren, De’Aron Dowdell, Kelli Banks, Katelyn Banks and Karsyn Banks; stepchildren, Antonio Holmes, Jr., Veonte Shoats, D’Quinton Worthy, Kyron Smith and Kimberly Worthy; father-in-law, Emmitt Worthy Sr., Montezuma, Georgia; siblings, Antonio Dowdell, Stanley Lockhart, Wanda Thomas (James), Marcus Cooper and Terell Dowdell all of Americus, Georgia; in-laws, Rev. Edwin Dale Worthy (Kena) Athens, Georgia and Laveta Jones, Montezuma, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, a devoted friend Patricia Hunt, Thomasville, Georgia.

41 Comments
Teresa Banks
8/24/2021 08:05:17 pm

We the Banks Family have y’all in our pray just think God don’t make mistakes but one thing y’all remember all the good things your mother and sister did for y’all

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PATRICIA WALKER
8/24/2021 08:07:38 pm


My Prayers And Condolences To The Entire Family During Their Time Of Sorrow, WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT BUT JOY COME IN THE MORNING

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Deleisa Daniels
8/24/2021 08:12:27 pm

Praying For The Family Strength At This Time. A Beautiful Angel Got Her Wings

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Marypostell
8/24/2021 08:26:28 pm

Sending prayers and Condolences to the family and friends

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Woodnell Respert
8/24/2021 08:50:43 pm

With deepest sympathy! Sending prayers and strength to the family

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Linda Harvey
8/24/2021 09:01:30 pm

Sending my heartfelt condolences.

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Tamika Williams Morgan
8/24/2021 09:17:46 pm

Earth holds no sorrow that heaven can not heal. My thoughts and prayers are forever with the Dowdell, Holmes, & Worthy families. I’m going to miss my sweet friend. Rest Sweetheart.

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Ieisha Hurley
8/24/2021 09:26:14 pm

I'm praying for my family during this very sad breavement

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Sheniqa High ( Mooi Swart)
8/24/2021 09:33:19 pm

My Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends

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Lynda Holmes
8/24/2021 09:40:54 pm

Rest in heaven love .My condolences to the family

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Shanqual
8/24/2021 09:46:23 pm

Sending prayers to the family..

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Kizzy Myers
8/24/2021 11:13:11 pm

You will be truly missed and i will always love you and you will forever be in my heart. Love you

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Vanessa Barthell
8/25/2021 12:16:07 am

Sending Prayers and Condolences to the entire family. Another ANGEL gone home.

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Lakeisha Clemons
8/25/2021 06:44:38 am

Sending prayers and love to the family. She will be missed.

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Nkema Cooper
8/25/2021 07:16:20 am

My sincere condolences to the Dowdell and Worthy Family

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Felicia Kleckley
8/25/2021 07:49:02 am

My sincere condolences to the family.May the Lord give you peace at this time. Praying for you all.

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Melissa Walters
8/25/2021 08:22:32 am

She will truly be missed. She was a very sweet person. Praying for the family

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Brenda Peeples
8/25/2021 08:29:44 am

My sincere condolences to the family . May God bless and strengthen you during this time of bereavement.

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Sharon Daniels
8/25/2021 09:21:11 am

This was a hard pill to swallow. Tina as I always call you I'm really gonna miss you cousin.when I got that call that you were gone I didn't believe it. Rest now my Angel I love and gonna miss you. My prayers goes out to your family the Dowdell, Holmes and Worthy. You will truly be miss.

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helen tullis and Ronneisha Tullis
8/25/2021 10:43:29 am

So sorry for your loss praying for you Shay and your family. May the Lord comfort you all.

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Cassie Wilcher
8/25/2021 11:48:37 am

You will truly be missed prayers for the entire family RIP

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Tammy Watts
8/25/2021 11:49:13 am

Still hurt with the news of your passing. You were always will to lend a hand to anyone in need. God truly gained an angel when you left us. I will continue to keep your loved ones in prayer. I wishing heaven had visiting hours so we can finish our last conversation. Miss and love you!

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Johnnie. Vaughn
8/25/2021 12:51:52 pm

My prayers goes out to the family. She will be greatly missed . I will always remember how nice she was in making sure that The Union Tabernacle Baptist Church order was right from Churches chicken.

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LaShonda Burton
8/25/2021 01:45:36 pm

My heartfelt condolences to the Dowdell, Holmes and Worthy families. Praying that God will grant you all peace even in the mist of this difficult time. Fatema will truly be missed.

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Shanika
8/25/2021 02:24:46 pm

Fatema you was the sweetest person ever. You will be truly missed. Sending prayers and condolences to your family.

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Deborah Jackson
8/25/2021 03:07:47 pm

Our condolences for the loss of Fatema. With deepest sympathy from your coworkers at [Church's Chicken].”"On behalf of our entire team, please accept our deepest sympathies.”
"We just wanted to let you know that our thoughts are with you and your family.”
"We are wishing you and your family courage and peace during this time of mourning.” Fatema was the rock at for Church;s Chicken Market 1173/Columbus Warriors. We are going to miss you my sister/friend/Coworker. We love you from the Church's Chicken family. Family we are here for you always.

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Kimberly Davis
8/25/2021 07:39:58 pm

My heartful condolences to the Dowdell & Worthy families. May God's Peace and strength see you and your loves through this difficult time. Cousin Emmitt we love you! Jimmy &Kimberly Davis

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Carswella Major
8/25/2021 08:15:45 pm

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family. Praying for strength

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Bouran Qaddumi
8/25/2021 08:56:04 pm

Fatema was such a kind, welcoming soul, and it was always a pleasure to work with her at Church’s Chicken. My heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones. May she rest in eternal peace.

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Angela Hall
8/25/2021 09:25:16 pm

You will truly be miss you always was a caring an concern person still can't believe you gone last year you came by to show your condolences to my sister and family when we loss our mom fly high love until we meet again 🥰

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Mary L Banks
8/25/2021 09:26:15 pm

Hugging entire family in Prayer!

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Sonya Walker
8/26/2021 07:23:30 am

My condolences to her family and friends. RIP my Northeast elementary & bus rider school mate. 💔🙏🏾

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Louise Wilkerson
8/26/2021 08:20:18 am

I want to send my condolences to the family of ms Holmes..I know losing a love one that's so young is heart breaking...but like all our love ones we can look to the future when we can see them again in the resurrection...I am so sorry for your loss

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Helen L Journey-Walters link
8/26/2021 08:23:24 am

Sincere condolences to the family.

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Monica Pope
8/26/2021 10:27:45 am

Sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family. Rest well Fatema.

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Jaye Cripe
8/26/2021 10:50:28 am

I am so sorry to hear about Fatima's passing. She was a genuinely wonderful person and I thought the world of her. May God's peace that passes all understanding surround each family member and friend. She will be greatly missed.

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TENISHA TOOKES
8/26/2021 01:15:02 pm

Tema was a wonderful woman that loved and cared for her family. My condolences and prayers are to the family.

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Wanda Dowdell
8/27/2021 08:18:59 am

I'm still in disbelief of you being gone. I remember the time we spent in June in Florida just a few months back and the Hell you gave me but then said I was a true "DOWDELL"..... RIP my crazy cousin as you will be truly missed always wanting to have fun, party and travel.....

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Valoria Larkins
8/28/2021 12:30:46 pm

I'm so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to all of you and I pray for all,🙏🏾 please give my love to my boy Tristen! 💙Love you y'all! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Sherry L. Bryant
8/30/2021 10:19:16 am

My sincere condolences to the family.

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Meca
9/10/2021 08:26:09 pm

We met in 1997. I always loved going to Church's and seeing your lovely face & smile. Such a beautiful spirit. Always enjoyed our encounters. The conversation was uplifting. Always kind. A strong woman. Going to miss you.

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