Betty H. Holmes

Betty H. Holmes

Betty Holmes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 12 to Jun. 19, 2009.
Betty H. Holmes, 75, died Monday, June 8, 2009. She was at home with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Lee Roy Holmes; daughters, Martha Holmes and Susan Canter; three grandchildren, James Lee Holmes, Patricia Canter, and Jonathan Canter; two great-grandchildren, Julia and Brianna Canter; special friends, Connie, Velma, and Simone; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, at Forest Hills Cemetery in Abingdon. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Clinch Mt. Fire Department, Valley Rescue Squad, or Valley View Assemblies of God Church. Online condolences may be made at drhendersonfuneralhome.com. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

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June 14, 2009

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Barbara (Bobbie) Taylor

June 14, 2009

Lee and family: We are all sorry to hear of Betty's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We did not hear until yesterday (Sat.)or we would have been with you.
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kay woods scott

June 12, 2009

dear holmes family so sorry to see dear betty passed away i know you will miss her greatly she fought such a good fight but now her fight is over and she has a brand new body free from sickness and pain hope this will comfort you in the days to come you are in my thoughts and prayers take care

melinda oquinn (boyd)

June 10, 2009

so sorry to hear about betty, I remember her infectious laugh, once she got started, it was hysterical. we will be praying for you all.

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June 14, 2009

Barbara (Bobbie) Taylor posted to the memorial.

June 12, 2009

kay woods scott posted to the memorial.

June 10, 2009

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