Mary Holmes Obituary
Mary enjoyed traveling and spending time with her friends. Her greatest joy was her family, and she loved them deeply.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings Frank Pool, Doris Williams, Olin Pool JR, and Gloria Lawrence.
Mary is survived by her son Chris Holmes and his wife Shanna; her grandchildren Kriss Pasley (Judy), Kristen Holmes (Jesse), Tyler Franklin (Jenny), Christopher Franklin (Ami), and Daria Holmes; her great grandchildren Fallon Franklin, Foreman Franklin, Kambrie Franklin, Holly Wood, Cheyenne Olson, and Weston Olson; her brother James Pool and his wife Judy; and many friends and extended family.
The family will host a Celebration of Life on September 20, 2025 at Staybridge Inn and Suites in Longview Tx at 2pm.
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