Mrs. Annie Mae Holmes Moye, 68, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in Beaumont, Texas.

The Celebration Service for Mrs. Moye will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Lacy Temple Cathedral Church of God in Christ located at 4090 Pine Street, Beaumont, TX 77703. Burial service will be held at Magnolia Cemetery on Monday, July 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in Beaumont, Texas.  A public viewing will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m. at the Mercy Funeral Home Chapel and visitation on Saturday, July 1, 2023 , from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church, under the direction of Mercy Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas and for your safely, social distancing and facial masks required.

Life's Reflections

Mrs. Annie Mae Holmes Moye, affectionately known as "Momo," "Aunt Annie," was born on March 31, 1955 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Cecile Moody Melbert and Armstead Holmes.

Annie Mae Holmes Moye graduated from Charlton Pollard High School in 1972 and furthered her education at Lamar Orange earning a License Vocational Nursing Certificate. She would eventually go on to Lamar University to receive her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing on May 20, 1995. Always striving to reach the next level she went on to further her career at Lamar University earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing on December 15, 2007.

Annie Moye was employed at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital for thirty-three years. During that time, she was able to influence many people under her supervision. Known for kindness and fairness she would often leave a lasting impression upon everyone she encountered. She then went on to work at Beaumont United High School, formally known as Central High School of Beaumont Independent School District. After spending several years working with today's youth, she decided to retire.

As a child Annie was reared at Greater Little Zion Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Pastor Adam Smith. Later she became a faithful member of the Fruit of the Vine Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Pastor Armstead Holmes Jr. She served as a choir member, caterer, interior designer for special events and was known to speak at various functions.

While being employed at the Coco Cola company in 1975 she met her best friend and husband John Wayne Moye only to be married a year later on March 27, 1976. From then on they shared forty seven wonderful years.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Grace La'Shan Holmes, grandson Denzeil Hakeem Holmes, siblings Leona Hodges, Warren Riley, John Riley, Ruth Riley, and Gerald Holmes.

Annie leaves to cherish her memories to her loving and devoted husband, John Wayne Moye; Her delightful granddaughters, Ty'Esha Sharrae Holmes, Earon Juanta Holmes, Diamond Bri'Na Holmes; rambunctious great-grandson, Justin RaShad Holmes; stepdaughters, Kristina Person of Rockwell, Texas and Keisha  Hadnot (Rodrick) ; two loving and supportive sisters, Barbra Brachette of Beaumont, Texas and Theresa Hill (AlMurry) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; two caring brothers, Pastor Armstead Holmes (Marva) of Beaumont, Texas and Tom Melbert (Gail) of Houston, Texas; brother-in-Law, James Moye (Lynette) of Longview, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.