Mrs. Arthuretta "Mama Retta" Leona Holmes-Martin's Funeral Details

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Mrs. Arthuretta "Mama Retta" Leona Holmes-Martin

Woodbridge, VA, USA

February 8, 1958 - July 3, 2021

Feb 8, 1958 - Jul 3, 2021

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Time: Jul 17, 2021 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Mount Olive Baptist Church 13111 Minnieville Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192, USA
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Theresa Robertson

I am saddened by the news that Arthuretta has gone home. She was a light and she loved teaching students ... Read more I am saddened by the news that Arthuretta has gone home. She was a light and she loved teaching students the art of storytelling.... Read more I am saddened by the news that Arthuretta has gone ... Read more

JO ANNE CLARK-BOOKER

Artnuretta was a Faithful Friend. Artnuretta was a Faithful Friend. Artnuretta was a Faithful Friend.

Angel Windley

This really hurts! I remember our last conversation several months ago. The last thing we said was, “I love... Read more This really hurts! I remember our last conversation several months ago. The last thing we said was, “I love you!” So glad I told... Read more This really hurts! I remember our last conversation... Read more

Arnold Sanow

Arthuretta was a bright light who was always cheerful and I always enjoyed seeing her at our Speakers Association... Read more Arthuretta was a bright light who was always cheerful and I always enjoyed seeing her at our Speakers Association meeting. I ... Read more Arthuretta was a bright light who was always cheerful... Read more

Bobbie Brown

Arthuretta was my friend for many year. Arthuretta was my friend for many year. Arthuretta was my friend for many year.

Barbara Scott-Johnson

My friend Retta was a pure joy in my life. We met in middle school and had a lasting friendship. Retta’s... Read more My friend Retta was a pure joy in my life. We met in middle school and had a lasting friendship. Retta’s last words to me was... Read more My friend Retta was a pure joy in my life. We met ... Read more

Renada Harris

We met virtually at the beginning of 2021 to work on storytelling. She had plans to come in the next month... Read more We met virtually at the beginning of 2021 to work on storytelling. She had plans to come in the next month to meet in person. ... Read more We met virtually at the beginning of 2021 to work on... Read more

Kandice Carter

We go way back, Arthuretta sang at my wedding, we were good friends. Her son taught my son how to navigate... Read more We go way back, Arthuretta sang at my wedding, we were good friends. Her son taught my son how to navigate the DC Metro system... Read more We go way back, Arthuretta sang at my wedding, we were... Read more

Linda Mann

The world lost a giant. Arthuretta impacted so many through her work and commitment to racial justice. I ... Read more The world lost a giant. Arthuretta impacted so many through her work and commitment to racial justice. I was honored to know her... Read more The world lost a giant. Arthuretta impacted so many... Read more

Beverly Fields Burnette

The North Carolina Association of Black Storytellers was welcoming and proud to have Arthuretta as a part... Read more The North Carolina Association of Black Storytellers was welcoming and proud to have Arthuretta as a part of our affiliate when... Read more The North Carolina Association of Black Storytellers... Read more

Beverly Fields Burnette

North Carolina. We always welcomed here into the fold when she was in the State. We will miss her comaraderie,... Read more North Carolina. We always welcomed here into the fold when she was in the State. We will miss her comaraderie, her friendship ... Read more North Carolina. We always welcomed here into the fold... Read more

Eloise Widgeon

Eloise Widgeon. She sang "Great Is Thou Faithfulness" at my retirement party, and it was such a blessing.... Read more Eloise Widgeon. She sang "Great Is Thou Faithfulness" at my retirement party, and it was such a blessing. Also, she led the praises... Read more Eloise Widgeon. She sang "Great Is Thou Faithfulness"... Read more

Georgene Fountain

God’s blessings and Condolences to her family. God’s blessings and Condolences to her family. God’s blessings and Condolences to her family.

Georgene Fountain

We sang together at HU chapel. I am honored to know her and to have stood with her making beautiful music... Read more We sang together at HU chapel. I am honored to know her and to have stood with her making beautiful music together. We sang together at HU chapel. I am honored to know... Read more