Photo courtesy of James A. McAlister Funerals & Cremation
Charleston, South Carolina
Oct 12, 1932 – Jul 31, 2020 (Age 87)
Ruby Inez Holmes Germroth, 87, widow of Howard G. Germroth, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 31, 2020. The relatives and friends of Ruby Inez Holmes Germroth are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the Catholic Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Celebrants will be the Rev. S. Thomas Kingsley and Rev. Dennis B. Willey. The Rite of Committal will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. As per social distancing guidelines, all guests will kindly wear a mask to the service.
Inez was born October 12, 1932, in Conway, SC, a daughter of William Daggett and Mary Gause Holmes. She was one of the original members of the Church of Nativity and their Ladies Guild, the Leisure Club, the Bereavement Committee, the Telephone Tree, Meals on Wheels and a Eucharistic Minister. Inez was also a member of the AT&T Pioneers and the Golden Bells. She retired from AT&T in 1989, with 41 years of combined service with the telephone industry. Inez enjoyed family gatherings, shopping, cooking and was known for her sweet tea and fried chicken.
Inez was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, and her two brothers, Elwood Holmes and Buddy Holmes. Inez is survived by her children: Joyce G. Morelli (Tony), Joan G. Caldwell (Mark), Howard G. Germroth III (Stephanie), Douglas W. Germroth (Suzanne), Robert J. Germroth (Leila), Frances G. Brumfield (Ronnie); grandchildren: Mary, Natalie, Lindsey, Tony, Autumn, Amber, Sarah, William, Matthew, Robbie, Andrew, Alicia, Zack and Olivia; great-grandchildren: Lilly, Liam, Ryker, Rhiannon, Beau, Andrew and Madison; sister, Jesse Holmes Delaney; brothers-in-law, Thomas Germroth (Gretta), Zack Germroth (Alexandra), Ed Germroth (Debbie), Mike Germroth (Patty), Charlie Germroth (Donna); sister-in-law, Mary Fox; her childhood, life-long, best friend, Velma Hodges.
The family would like to thank Crescent Hospice and Ashley River Plantation Assisted Living.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Church of the Nativity Building Fund, 1061 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412.
I used to love to see Inez at Mass at Nativity, usually with her daughter, usually in that back pew, always with a warm smile. I look forward to see her again; she was always very kind to me.
Deirdre Pierson
August 06, 2020 | Olympia, WA | Friend
Joan this is Jamie Girl that used to clean for your mom. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I’m just reading about it in the paper. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Jamie Laverick
August 05, 2020 | Charleston
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Inez will surely be missed by all. There will always be a special place in my heart for my Aunt Inez.
Joey DeLaney
August 05, 2020 | Myrtle Beach, SC
Mega was such a loving Christian woman and her family will miss her deeply. I am grateful she was a part of my life and my children’s lives. May she Rest In Peace until Jesus calls her home! And to the family may you all find comfort in knowing she had a life full of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and will be spending eternity with Him
Pat Rosenthal
August 02, 2020 | Elloree, SC | Friend
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Karen Fipps
August 02, 2020 | Friend
Sweet Thought Bouquet
a loved one
August 01, 2020
Inez was an incredibly caring and loving individual who stepped-in to serve as an interim mom for my brother, Tom, and I when our mom (Inez's mother-in-law) passed away early in life when we were still very young. She brought along her even younger kids from Myrtle Beach to care for us in Baltimore. Her "care" and oversight, and love for conversation and those around her will last forever. Zack Germroth
Zack Germroth
August 01, 2020 | HARRISONBURG, VA | Family
Ruby was such a nice lady. She raised a beautiful family. She will be missed by all that knew her. Prayers for the repose of her soul and God’s peace for her family.
Betsy Korpe
August 01, 2020 | TX | Acquaintance