Evelyn Wright Holcombe
June 30, 1929 - February 17, 2022
Evelyn Wright Holcombe passed away on February 17, 2022 in Katy, TX, following a short stay in hospice. Evelyn was born June 30, 1929 in Laurel, MS. She was the daughter of Willie and Otzie Ree Wright. Evelyn married William J. “Bill” Holcombe on October 1, 1948 and they remained married until his death in May 2014. Evelyn was a long-time resident of Jones County, MS, and a member of Glade Baptist Church. She moved to Magnolia, TX following her husband’s death in 2014, to be closer to family. Evelyn is survived by her two sons, Don Holcombe and his wife Jan, of Magnolia, TX, and Gary “Doug” Holcombe and his wife Deborah, of Katy, TX. She leaves behind four grandsons, three granddaughters, three great grandsons, three great granddaughters, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Harold, Bill, James, Jack, Gerald, Ellis, Joe and George; and grandson, William Heath Holcombe. A graveside service will be held at Antioch Cemetery in Jones County on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.
Evelyn Wright Holcombe passed away on February 17, 2022 in Katy, TX, following a short stay in hospice. Evelyn was born June 30, 1929 in Laurel, MS. She was the daughter of Willie and Otzie Ree Wright. Evelyn married William J. “Bill”... View Obituary & Service Information