Mary Agnes Brinson Holton

Mary Agnes Brinson Holton, age 82, was born in Metcalf, Georgia, on August 9, 1943. She was the beloved daughter of the late Thelma Ruth Daniels Brinson and the late Henry Brinson.

At an early age, Mary joined Paradise Missionary Baptist Church. She served faithfully as a Deaconess, as the church’s Financial Secretary for over 25 years, and in numerous other capacities for more than 70 years, until her health declined.

Mary graduated from Magnolia High School in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1962. After graduation, she was employed as a laundry specialist at Thomasville Laundry. She later attended LaCharm Beauty School, graduating in 1970 as a Cosmetologist, and went on to earn a Child Care Certificate from Thomas Technical School.

On July 28, 1963, Mary was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Robert C. Holton Sr. This union was blessed with four beautiful children.

Mary served alongside her husband in various business endeavors in the Thomas County area for more than 37 years. He founded Holton's Auto Service & Body Shop Inc., Holton's Phillips 66 Gas Station, and Holton's Farm Inc. To help make housing more affordable, he also established Vision & Wisdom and Family Homes Building Inc. Mary was instrumental in ensuring everything operated smoothly behind the scenes. She always carried herself with calmness and class. She worked at Mt. Zion Church Daycare and later at Archbold Hospital in the Medical Records Department. She was also a longtime member of the Tabitha Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. In 1992, she became a member of the American Beauty Chapter No. 214, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall affiliated.

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Lord called Mary from labor to reward at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: one son, Robert C. Holton Jr. (Keydra) of Dacula, Georgia; three daughters, Agnes Denise Holton Green of Midland, Georgia; Katrine (Kay) Holton of Thomasville, Georgia; and Keyante’ Holton Braswell (Todd) of Thomasville, Georgia. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Michael Green Jr., Dominique Green, Leroy DeShawn Bennett, Michaella Green, Brianna Holton, Robert C. Holton III, Camryn Holton, Kyra Braswell, and Tahj Braswell. She leaves behind one brother-in-law, Henry Holton Jr.; and two sisters-in-law, Mable (Ben) Jones and Melinda (Terrance) Samuel.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Holton Sr.; her sister, Annie Rean Ragland; her grandson, Todd “Little T” Braswell Jr.; her father, Henry Brinson; her mother, Thelma Ruth Daniels Brinson; her brother-in-law, Theodore Conyers, her sisters-in-law, Mattie Bell Conyers, and Dorothy Holton; her nephew, Reginald Brinson; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Mary leaves behind a host of nephews, nieces, and cousins, as well as two cherished daughters, Lawanda Hatcher-Hill and Emily Hepburn, along with many others who loved her dearly.

She dedicated her life to her family—always offering a listening ear, a loving embrace, and doing all things with them in mind. She found joy tending to her plants, cooking, and especially baking.

Mary’s sweet and nurturing spirit will remain with us forever. She will be deeply missed, for she was deeply loved.