Ludie Holman, beloved daughter of the late Cornelieus and Flossie Williams, was born on March 4, 1933, in Linden, Alabama. Raised in the church, her faith was nurtured early, and she joyfully sang in the choir as a child. Ludie spent much of her early life being lovingly raised by her grandmother and mother, whose influence helped shape her values of resilience, service, and grace.
After graduating from high school, Ludie attended Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama. Known for her fun-loving and outgoing personality, she was a majorette admired for her signature step-out style and graceful baton twirling. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 1954.
Following college, Ludie moved to New York City, where she worked on Wall Street as an administrative assistant and gained experience in marketing. In 1956, she married Willie Holman, and together they raised three sons. Ludie’s greatest joy was being a devoted wife, loving mother, and wise steward of her household.
While living in New York, Ludie cultivated a close circle of family and lifelong friends. She loved entertaining, sharing international meals, playing cards—especially poker—telling jokes, and dancing. These passions followed her when the family relocated to San Diego, California, in 1970. There, she became actively involved in church life and community service and later worked for many years as a teaching assistant.
Ludie had a deep love for bridge, bingo, dancing, and bringing people together. A strong believer in education, she encouraged her children and grandchildren to pursue higher learning and took pride in their accomplishments. Even after the passing of her husband in 2003 and despite later health challenges, Ludie continued to live with joy and determination, often saying, “I may be hoppin’, but I’m not stoppin’.”
In her final days, Ludie prayed, sang hymns, and spoke blessings over her family and friends. She departed this life on January 3, 2026, surrounded by love, leaving a legacy of faith, laughter, service, and unconditional love.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory her sons; Geoffrey, Jonathan, and Lance Holman, her beloved niece and chosen daughter, Janece White, grandsons; Brandon, James, and Matthew Holman, great-grandchildren; Aya and Ora Joy, brothers; Cornelius Williams, Jr. and Trenholm Williams, devoted cousin Grace McMurray, and many relatives and dear friends.
