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JoAnn Holmes Obituary

HOLMES, JoAnn - age 61, of Burton, Passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc Twp. Burial at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. JoAnn was born March 26, 1949 in Flint the daughter of the late Elmer and Genice (Anderson) Cook. She married Glen Ray Holmes on November 27, 1965 in Flint. JoAnn was employed by the Genesee County Sheriff Department until her retirement in 1998. She enjoyed going to bingo, shopping, knitting, crocheting, reading and puzzles. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Glen of Burton; two daughters, Marjorie Tinnin of Burton, Angela Palmer (Billy) of Grand Blanc; two grandchildren, Mallory Hart and Joshua Tinnin of Burton; brother, Elmer Cook (Barbara) of Burton; three sisters, Susanne Gray, Barb Davis (Larry) and Gert Greenhaw (Tom) all of Alabama; special friend, Frances Massey; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Sandy Gibbs. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of sharpfuneralhomes.com



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Published by Flint Journal from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2011.

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Lila Mae Clark

February 26, 2011

Dear Glen I just recieved the message about JoAnn known by me as Joannie and Joann Smith I and sending my deepest condolences and prayer for you & the family she will be truely miss she taught me the ropes at the sheriff department Lila Clark Elmira ,NY

February 17, 2011

Our thoughts & Prayers are with my brother Glen, Margie, Angie & Billie, Mallory & Josh. Joanne was a great sister-in-law. Love all of you. Louis & Bernita

February 17, 2011

Glen,

I just heard about JoAnn and Joanne Smith. Its truly a great loss to us all as I remember both of these great women. I worked with both of them for years as a co-worker and as a supervisor. We enjoyed many off duty times together as well at house parties and department functions. I'am very proud to have known and worked with them both. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the families involved.

Ken Emigh

Sylvia (Shaski) Goldie

February 17, 2011

Glen, I am so sorry for your loss. Joann was a very nice lady..May piece be with you and your family..

Mick & Ann Clifford

February 17, 2011

GLenn so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers r with u and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charles & Joyia Keen

February 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 16, 2011

Glen and Mallory,
I am so sorry for your lose. Our prayers will be with you

Maureen & Zac Holmes

February 16, 2011

glenn our thoughts are with you today and may god look over you and your loved ones at a very difficult time in live ! Danny & Jill Graves Ravenna Michigan

Marcia James

February 16, 2011

Glenn, Margie & Angie: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I feel as though I've lost my "second" mother ~ as you all were like my family and a very important part of my life and my memories growing up. Love, Marci (Sargent) James

Cindy Kraus

February 16, 2011

Dear Glenn and family, my heart and prayers go out to you at this very difficult time. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

Lisa's Lone Pine

February 16, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with Margie and her whole family.

marsha loafman

February 15, 2011

margie and family so sorry to hear of ur loss may god bless u in ur time of sorry

Rick & Denise Frost

February 15, 2011

Glenn, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Chad & Melissa Jamerson

February 15, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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