Jerry & Carmen Holliday

Jerry & Carmen Holliday obituary

Jerry & Carmen Holliday

Jerry & Carmen Holliday Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home - Adrian on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Jerry and Carmen Holliday, of Hudson, MI, both passed away, October 4, 2025. Jerry was born March 22, 1966, in Sumter, SC, the son of Thomas & Joann (Crooks) Holliday. Carmen was born August 5, 1965, in Kendallville, IN, the daughter of Terry & Patty (Austin) Courtney. Jerry and Carmen are survived by their children, Teri (Justin) Waite and TJ Holliday; their grandchildren, Khloe, Haylee, Barrett, Natalie and Nevaeh; Jerry's mother, Joann Holliday; Carmen's mother; Patty Courtney; Jerry's brother, John (Kim) Holliday; Carmen's sister, Paulette Courtney; and many nieces and nephews. Jerry and Carmen were preceded in death by their fathers, Thomas Holliday and Terry Courtney. Memorial Services will be held 3:00 PM Friday, October 10, 2025, at Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI, with Pastor Fritz Kruse officiating. Visitation will also be on Friday from 1:00 PM until the time of service at the Purse Funeral Home in Adrian, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Jerry & Carmen's family for final expenses. www.PurseFuneralHome.com

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