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Ruth Holmes Obituary

Ruth E. Holmes VIRGINIA BEACH - Ruth E. Holmes, 83, passed away Oct. 12, 2010. She was born Oct. 3, 1927 to J. Ed Ellis and Lillie Ferrell in Durham, N.C. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 54 years, Clyde F. Holmes of Virginia Beach; three sons, Robert A. Holmes and wife Brenda of Canton, Ga., Richard E. Holmes and wife Teresa of Kinston, N.C., and William F. Holmes of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Tyler Holmes, Nicholas Holmes and Abbey Holmes. The family will receive friends today, Oct. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Burial will be at Apex Cemetery in Apex, N.C. You may pay your condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 14, 2010.

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Jessica Stewart

October 17, 2010

I love you and miss you Ruth. I know that you are in a better place. From sentara nursing center.

October 14, 2010

Clyde and Family
We were so very sorry to read of Ruth's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
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