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Geneva Holmes Obituary
Princess Anne-Geneva Mae Holmes, 78 of Princess Anne departed this life Saturday, November 29, 2014 at Costal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. She was born March 11, 1936 in Venton. She was the daughter of the late Elijah, Sr. and Gertrude Bounds-Holbrook.
Geneva was educated in the Somerset County Public Schools and was employed at Perdue Farms, Inc. in Salisbury, and retired with more than thirty five years of service. She was a faithful member of Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Princess Anne.
She leaves to cherish to cherish wonderful memories with six sons: Rena (Angie), Timothy Esau, Sr., Bruce, Terry and Ross Holbrook and William Boynton, Sr. (Linda); two daughters, Connie Ward and Marsha Holbrook; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren; three special friends, Loretta Collier, Catherine Smith and Betty Fooks; one nephew that was raised like a son, Omar Spence and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Holmes, two sons, Ray and Carlye Holbrook; four brothers, Elijah, Jr., Allen, George and Morris Holbrook; three sisters, Nellie Smith, Bessie Waters and Madeline Spence.
A funeral service will be held 1 PM Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Washington High School in Princess Anne with a viewing one hour prior. Rev. Carroll Mills will be Officiating and Rev. Ronald Bell will be the Eulogist. A viewing will also be held 6-8 PM Friday at Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Princess Anne. Interment will be in Grace Cemetery in Venton.
Arrangements are entrusted to Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne. To send condolences visit www.anthonyeward.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Geneva Holmes
December 11, 2014
To the Holbrook Family, During your time of sorrow, I will keep the family in our prayers. Your mother is in a better place. Charles and Lenora Jones
Gwen Roberts
December 6, 2014
I am sorry for your loss.
Thomas Mary Hitch
December 5, 2014
We are sorry for the loss of
Ms. Geneva. Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind. May you find strengthin the love of family
and in the warm embrace of friends.
Paulette chandler-walters
December 4, 2014
Geneva was such caring person. I looked up to her as another mother. We had a special bond. I will always cherish the times I spent with her and all the talks on the phone. I was glad I was able to go help and take care of her the last time I was home. She will forever be in my heart. I will always treasure our friendship.
Denise Wigfall
December 4, 2014
Seeing her face and name in the obituary really makes me sad. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. I would call her just as much as I would call my own grandmother & gossip & laugh, I feel I have gained another angel too. She was a sweetheart. Nafika & family, may you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. I send my condolences to you.
Devon White
December 4, 2014
To the family of Geneva
I'm truly sorry to hear of her passing. my thoughts and prayer are with you all. Geneva had a lovingkindness that touch me and my family.
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