Artena Holmes-Webb

Artena Holmes-Webb, 90, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Harmony Utica Ridge, Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Gospel Mission Temple (5074 N Pine St, Davenport, IA 52806). Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Private Interment will be at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd., Moline are assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to the family.

Born on March 29, 1936, in Tylertown, Mississippi, Tina was the daughter of Marshall Holmes and Vinetta Lewis Holmes-Ratliff. She shared a special bond with her only sibling, Aldena.

Tina joined Magee’s Creek church in Tylertown, MS at an early age and remained steadfast in her Christian faith.

Tina had a passion for learning and education graduating from Magee’s Creek High School and her ambitious drive led her to attend Jackson State University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education.

Tina moved to Bruce, Mississippi, where she became a 6th-grade teacher and later a high school basketball coach for girls. She later accepted a fellowship through the University of Nebraska, where she earned her master’s degree. This program involved a close-knit group of 15 people who remained lifelong friends.

After completing her fellowship in 1971, Tina moved to Iowa and became a counselor at Lincoln Elementary. This chapter of her life led to the formation of many lifelong friendships. She became a member of the Progressive Baptist Church, where she served as a trustee and worked on the culinary ministry. Her love for education also led her to establish a tutoring program after school at the Progressive Baptist Church.

Tina had a passion for sports, which led her to become a season ticket holder and a devoted fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes. She joined a bowling league, attended several Super Bowls, and even attended the World Olympic Games a few times. She was also an avid traveler and was proud of visiting all 50 states.

Tina was a member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and Quad Cities (IL) Chapter of the Links, Inc. She served as one of the founders of both local chapters of these organizations.

Tina had a heart of gold and found her perfect match when she married Robert Earl Webb Jr. in 1990. Although she didn’t have her own biological children, she generously helped raise her two nephews and niece as her own.

She is survived by Artis Williams, Davenport, IA; Michael (Joyce) Wilson, Jackson, MS; John (Carmala) Wilson, Hilliard, OH. She also welcomed children into her heart through marriage that she accepted as her own. Launa (Del) Webb-Smith, San Antonio, TX; Lezli (Steven) Clayburne, and Danny Webb, Davenport, IA; grandchildren and grand nieces and nephews Alexis V. Spann, Davenport, IA, Allyson V. (Praise) Lowe-Ambrose, Columbus, OH, Paul D. Lowe Jr, San Antonio, TX, December Lewis, Rock Island, IL, Steven Clayburne Jr, Moline, IL, Nireque Clayburne, East Moline, IL; Victoria Williams, Davenport, IA; Jocelyn Wilson, Jackson MS; Michael (Janelle) Wilson, Dallas, TX; Jabari Wilson, Hilliard, OH; Jasmine Wilson, Bowling Green, OH and many great-grandchildren.

Tina also leaves special friends to cherish her memories Barbara Riley, Charlotte Andrews, Ella Swaggart, Evelyn Thompson, Janet Lockhart Johnson, Lillian Warren, Normelle Scott and Ronnie Collins and many more who shared a special place in her heart.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Webb Jr; sister, Mary Aldena Wilson; parents, Marshall Holmes and Vinetta Holmes-Ratliff.

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