Delores Holmes MacFarland

Delores Rouse MacFarland, age 92, of Gautier, passed away on February 21, 2025, at Elite Home Care in Gulfport.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Scott MacFarland; son, Rodney Rouse; mother, Fanny May Holmes; and father, Allen James Holmes.

Delores is survived by her sister, Violet Ann Bain and her spouse, Nathan Earl Bain; and nieces, Devonna Hamilton (James) of Biloxi and Leeanne Reimer (Paul) of Odessa, FL.

Delores was a resident of Gautier and formerly worked as a Senior Designer at Ingalls Shipbuilding. She also owned a ceramics shop in Gautier, where she was known as an accomplished artist. She won many awards in local arts contests and taught art classes, leaving a lasting impact on her community.

She was a very active and true Southern Magnolia lady, deeply devoted to her family. Delores practiced charity by generously providing clothes and food to those in need. She was a faithful Christian, and her family finds peace in knowing she was ready to go home to be with her loved ones who had gone before her.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.

An online obituary may be viewed, and memories shared at www.RiemannFamily.com