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Clementine Holmes Obituary

Clementine Puryear Holmes

Memphis, TN

80, died July 17, 2016. Visitation is Friday, July 22, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m with service, Saturday, 2 p.m., both at M.J. Edwards Whitehaven Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Holmes leaves to cherish her memory six children, Michael Blaine, Alexis Blaine, Ronald Puryear (Luevenia), Andre Monson (Lisa), Debra Smith and Cynthia Monson; three siblings, Howard Puryear (Katherine), Catherine Ingram and Cora Rayford (John).

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jul. 21, 2016.

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Candace Ingram Tate

July 23, 2016

I had not seen Auntie in a very long time... while it's too late for regrets, should haves, and "if onlys" I send my love and prayers up for peace and comfort to my cousins... I love you all!

James and Angela Bush

July 22, 2016

We will miss you Auntie. Much love to the family.
Angela Bush (Puryear)

Angela Ingram-Johnson

July 21, 2016

Rest in heaven Auntie...Praying for peace and comfort for the family.

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