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Hildred Collier Lomax, 88, known as “Tiny” to most, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021, at Methodist University Hospital of an extended illness. Formerly of Baton Rouge, LA, she relocated to Memphis, TN in 1957 where she lived the balance of her entire life.
Hildred was Born on June 1, 1932, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was predeceased by her parents, Feltus and Beatrice Collier, and a daughter, Jerilyn Burrows.
Hildred was married to the late Charles Edward Lomax of Memphis, TN for 49 years.
Hildred held a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Southern University, where she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She retired as an innovative teacher from Memphis City Schools after teaching first grade for more than 36 years.
Hildred was a lifelong devout communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church, where she spent many hours in worship with her family and friends. She was also active in many ministries of the church, namely, the 8:00 choir, a member of the Liturgy Committee, chairperson of the environmental committee, a member of St. Monica Sodality, and Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary. She was also the recipient of various awards, which included, The Knights of Peter Claver award for leadership, outstanding service and commitment to the Order, and special recognition from the Women of St. Augustine for outstanding service and contribution.
She specifically enjoyed her annual family trips to the beach and Sunday dinners with friends and family. Her family was the center of her life and they brought her great joy and an abundance of laughter and smiles. Her extended family included her many friends, most notably; Mary Boyd, Carol Hall, Nanette Walls, Wanda Woodruff, and Bertharene Young. Tiny will be remembered as kind, generous, loving, and sweet by all who were lucky enough to know her. While she may have lost her battle to illness, we all won for having Hildred in our lives.
Hildred is survived by two sons, Kevin Lomax, (Sheila), Michael Lomax, and two daughters, Sylvia Boyd and Pamela McDaniel, all of Memphis, TN. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was the loving sister of Sylvia Collier, Feltus Collier, and sister-in-law Rose Collier, of Baton Rouge, LA. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
In addition, she is survived by close relatives who were reared in the same home with her; Arthur L. White, Betty White Chambers, Carl White, Daryl White, Joann White, Sophie White, and Wilbert White, Jr. and a host of dear friends and relatives.
Celebration The Celebration of Life Hildred Collier Lomax
Monday, May 17, 2021 • 12:00 Noon
St. Augustine Catholic Church 1169 Kerr Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38106
Placing of the Pall.......................................................................Amber Lomax, Jaryn Webb
Processional...................................“Jehovah-Jireh”..........................................Gwen Atkins
Placing of Christian Symbols.........................................................................Bible, Nya Webb
Crucifix, Lawrence McDaniel
Rosary, Eboni Lomax & Lauren McDaniel
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of The Word
First Reading: Daniel 12: 10-13.........................................................................Lisa Cleaves
Responsorial:Psalm 27........................................................................................Enid Walton
Second Reading: Romans 14: 7-9......................................................................Sheila Lomax
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel Reading..............................................................................................Deacon Homily
Prayers of the Faithful......................................................................Rev. Dr. Francis Chiawa
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Offertory Song
Eucharistic Prayer (The Lord’s Prayer).............................................................Congregation
Sign of Peace..............................................................................Congregation one to another
Communion Song...............................“The Living Word”...........................Robert Clayborne Musical Selection.........................“O Lord, How Excellent”...........................Sheila Branch
Closing prayer
Expressions 3 Mins..........................................................................Delores Powell, Neighbor Travis Cleaves & Kenneth Acey, God Sons
Wanda Woodriff & Kevin Lomax, Sr., Family
Final Commendation (Stand)...................................................................“Come To Her Aid”
Recessional........................................“On Day At A Time” ............................Gwen Akins
“Footprints In The Sand”
One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, One belonging to me and one to my Lord.
After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that at many times along the path of my life, especially at the very lowest and saddest times, there was only one set of footprints.
This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it. “Lord, you said once I decided to follow you, You’d walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life, there was only one set of footprints.
I don’t understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me.”
He whispered, “My precious child, I love you and will never leave you Never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you.”
“I’m Free”
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call: I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found my place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too shall miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow: I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savoured much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
HILDRED
eaven sent from above
rreplaceable to say the least oving, Kind and Caring eserving to be at peace emarkable human being ducated in every way evoted follower of Christ, whose love we could never repay
Perhaps my life seemed all too brief: Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free.
Love, The Lomax Grandchildren
Written by: Brandywine
~Acknowledgements ~
A loved one near and dear to us has made that final journey home. We are thankful for your presence, handshakes, love, and smiles. Thank you all from the depths of our hearts for each kind and thoughtful deed. God bless you all...Thanks for being there for us in our time of bereavement.
Special Thanks to St. Augstine Catholic Church, Mary Boyd, Carolytn Hall, Nanette Wall, Bertharine Young, Sophine White, and family and friends. ~
The Family
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Travis Cleaves
Honorary Pallbearers~
Howard Chandler
Cedric Boyd
Kirkland Collier
Brian Collier
Phillip Tate
Winston Lomax
Renwick Nicholson
Tauren Boyd
Kevin Lomax, Jr.
Tai Lomax
Kenny Acey, Sr.
Charles Burrows
Jason Collier
Bartley Collier
Harry Howard
Herbert Tate
Keith Lomax
Roy Thomas
Lawrence McDaniel
Kellon Lomax
Jeffery Bradford
