Jozelin Tory

Prioleau- Holmes

Jozelin Tory Prioleau-Holmes was born on September 2, 1959, in the Bronx, New York. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ulysses L. Prioleau and Kizzie Prioleau. She was known to her family and friends by many nicknames, such as Tory, J, and Tor Tor. She passed away at Holy Name Hospital on June 6, 2023, at the age of 63.

Jozelin studied pre-med at Bronx Community College and Tampa College. She followed up her training at Bay Front Medical Hospital in Saint Petersburg, Florida, as a medical assistant. Then worked many years in the fields of medicine and phlebotomy. Later, she furthered her studies in personal management at World Wide Education in Hackensack, N.J.

After furthering her education, she was employed by St. Jude's Hospital as a phlebotomist for several years. Prior to her retirement, she moved back home to continue her career at Holy Name Hospital as a medical technician. Finally being medically retired from Community Options.

Jozelin met and fell in love with Jackie Franklin, with whom she had her firstborn, Kizzie E. Franklin. After the passing of Jackie Franklin, Years later,Jozelin met Reginald Holmes, and the two married and had three children: Ariel and the twins, Pamela and Richard.

Jozelin loved music and, in her early days, was crazy about Michael Jackson. She loved all types of music, especially r&b. She loved to listen to Luther Vandross at any time of the day and sometimes sing along. She was good at playing games, especially spades; she taught all her loved ones growing up

She loved drawing and writing. Her travels have taken her all around Europe and the United States. Jozelin made a home wherever she found peace, while Also bringing peace at the same time.

She was a member of the St. Paul's Eastern Stars under the leadership of the late WM Margret Temple. She was also the coordinator of the Teen Arts Center under the leadership of Margret Temple. Jozelin also assisted with organizing Mother of All Colors, an organization focused on helping the Bergen County Area Youth.

Jozelin will mostly be remembered for her sense of humor, spending time with family, and her cookouts.

Found memories will live on to be celebrated by her children, Kizzie Franklin, Veronica Pierce, Ariel (Sherrell) Holmes, Pamella Holmes, and Richard Holmes; by her siblings, Patricia Prioleau, Butch (Ora) Prioleau, and Everard Prioleau; and by her godchildren, Letory Jones and Nortori.

Extended kids, Jackie,Lilian, Will, Deshawn, Kenny, Kristen,Little Reggie,Kayla,Evie, and Jillian, and her grandchildren Christian,Destiny, Terrell, Catra, Mayson, RJ, and Nova, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, all of whom will miss her dearly.

Jozelin will be preceded in death by her parents, Ulysses L. Prioleau and Kizzie Prioleau; her sister Vivian (Jimmy) Prioleau; and her two stepdaughters, Crystal Jones and Artise Franklin.