Beatrice Jacobs Holden

Mother Beatrice Jacobs Holden, was born on Wednesday, March 24, 1920, in Rich Square, North Carolina, to the late Soloman and Lovie Jane Jacobs. She was the fourth child and the oldest girl of eighteen. Beatrice departed this life at her home in Bridgeville, Delaware on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Beatrice had one daughter, the late Pearline (James) Stewart of Bridgeville, Delaware. She preceded her in death on Saturday, August 24, 2019. On June 14, 1964, Beatrice married the late Fuller Arsunia Holden, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Bridgeville, Delaware. They were married twenty-two years. In 1965, Beatrice joined The United Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, under the leadership of the late Bishop James A. Brown, in Thomastown, Maryland. She was baptized on September 26,1965. Later, she received the gift of the Holy Ghost. She supported the church for many years as a kitchen worker. She was known for her collard greens and in her 80’s and 90’s, yeast rolls. Her family, however, declares she made the best tasting North Carolina barbecue from a pork shoulder. She often took various boxes of grocery and baked goods to the members, as well as food from her garden. Moreover, she was a member of the Daughters of Zion. Mother Beatrice has worked most of her life from picking cotton in North Carolina at the tender age of six, to picking peppers and tomatoes upon her arrival to Delaware in 1940. She worked for King Cole Canning Factory for 13 years and Swift and Purdue Poultry Plants for 22 years before she retired in 1986. Beatrice was a dedicated employee. She received several awards for perfect attendance. Mother Holden loved working in her garden and canning, doing word searches and reading the Bible daily. Mother Holden was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward Jacobs, Solomon Jacobs, Jr., John Jasper Jacobs, Percy Jacobs, Frank Jacobs and Linwood Jacobs; sisters, Annie Mae Jacobs, Mae Fannie Belfield (Charles) and Eva Jane Jacobs. Mother Holden is survived by her five grandchildren, Dr. Shirley Stewart and Stacy Stewart of Bear, DE, James Stewart (Darlene) of Greenwood, DE; Diane Walker (Kenneth) of Freeport, NY and Loretta Sivels (Quinton) of Lincoln, DE; eighteen great grandchildren; eleven great-great grandchildren; one sister, Josephine Jacobs of Patterson, NJ; an incredibly special niece, Elsie Cooper of New Castle, DE; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and church family. Mother Holden was blessed to live 101 years sharing words of wisdom with her family friends. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Rest in peace. Your time as a caterpillar has expired. Your wings are ready.

Beatrice Jacobs Holden

March 24, 1920 - June 19, 2021