Mary Holmes Obituary
Mary was born November 24, 1934 to Elvin and Genevieve (Fenley) Liggett in Centerville Iowa. She grew up in Seymour, Iowa with her parents and sisters, Roma Lynn (Liggett) Hellyer and Joy Lorraine Liggett. Mary graduated from Seymour High School in 1952 and attended college in Kirksville, Missouri. In 1953 she married Neal Jay Holmes. The couple had four children, Tom Liggett, Timothy Alan, Theodore J. and Todd Andrew.
The family moved to Warrensburg, Missouri in 1967, Mary resided there until her death.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Miles and Genevieve Liggett, sisters Roma Lynn (Liggett) Hellyer, Joy Lorraine Liggett, oldest son Tom L. and former husband Neal Jay. She is survived by her children Timothy Holmes (Lela), Theodore Holmes (Paula) and Todd Holmes (Ann); five grandchildren, Melissa, Emily, Nicholas, Meaghan and Shelby; and five great-grandchildren, Cameron, Violet, August, Wesley and Juniper; all who will miss her greatly.
No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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Karen Fasl
June 6, 2023
Dear Tim, Ted, Todd and family,
As you already know, I was so happy to reconnect with Mary Lou after Tom's passing. I never anticipated reconnecting with you guys! I am so happy that we did after all these years!
You know I loved your mother from the beginning. We became fast friends early on. I will miss our long conversations on the phone. What a great memory she had! She was always very kind to me and I will always be grateful for that.
I'm truly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you.
Rest in peace, Mary Lou! I love you!
Karen
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