Obituary of Alberta Holman Bartee

Alberta Holman was born on April 8, 1950 in Buckingham, Virginia to Percy Holman and Esther Baker Holman. At an early age Alberta confessed Christ as her Savior and became a lifelong member of Ridgeway Baptist Church. Alberta enjoyed playing cards, bingo, watching WWE Smackdown, talking on the phone with family and friends, but most of all she enjoyed cooking for her family, especially on holidays. Alberta departed this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Percy and Esther Holman, son, Edward Solomon Bartee, Jr., and sister, Martha Holman. She leaves to cherish loving memories her husband, Edward Solomon Bartee, Sr.; four daughters, Teresa Jackson (Ervin), Gloria Bartee (Louis), Donna Hubbard, and Marian Simpson; seven grandchildren, Makiera Hubbard, Shamni Bartee, Nakyra Bartee, Lakyra Bartee, Jeremiah Simpson, Tiera Hubbard, and Emoni Watson; two sisters, Odell Holman, Fannie Mae Hill (James); two brothers, Percy Holman, Jr., and James Holman (Alberta); two sisters-in-law, Ruth Booker, Marian Hughes; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces , great nephews, cousins and friends; two devoted, Elaine Swan and Sheila Boatwright. As we remember her, we find solace in the love she shared and the joyful memories she leaves behind. Her warm spirit and caring nature will be deeply missed by all who knew her. From Mom in Heaven To Those I Love and Those who Love Me, When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy, we had so many years. I gave you my love and you can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown But now it's time I traveled alone. So, grieve a while for me if grieve you must Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part So, bless those memories in your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on. So, if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear. All my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and "Welcome You Home." Memories of you Mama It's been the hardest thing to lose you You meant so much to me But you are in my heart, Mom And that's where you'll always be I know that heaven called you But I wish you could have stayed At least the memories I have of you They will never fade I did not want to lose you But you did not go alone. Because a part of me went with you When heaven called you home So just Remember one thing We are not apart You're with me in my memories And in my broken heart ~ Your daughters Acknowledgements The family would like to thank all for every gesture of kindness. Your calls, visits, texts, friendship, and love have helped us through our time of bereavement. We are grateful to everyone who stopped by. May God continue to bless you and His love be yours to share.