1925
Gladys
2016
Gladys Holmes
July 9, 1925 — April 28, 2016
Gladys Willman Holmes, age 90, of Lonoke passed away Thursday, April 28.
She was born July 9, 1925 to the late Ed and Amelia Willman, she is survived by her husband of 70 years, Dr. Byron E. Holmes, three children, Byron E. Holmes, Jr. (Brenda) of Forrest City, Amelia Muse (Dick) of Lonoke, and Lee Holmes (Kim) of Fayetteville, six grandchildren, Steven Holmes, Lydia Holmes, Charlotte Muse, Reagan Muse, Kaitlin Holmes, and Lee David Holmes, one greatgrandchild, Elina, one brother, Elmer Willman of Lonoke, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is survived by sister-in-law Pat Holmes Hudson of Conway and brother-in-law Bert Holmes (Helen) of Dallas, Texas.
Gladys is preceded in death by one son, John Willman Holmes, parents Ed and Amelia Willman, one brother, Lloyd Willman, and two sisters, Helen Willman and Ethel Willman Baker.
Gladys graduated from Lonoke High School and Draughon Business college in Little Rock and attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
She worked for many years helping her husband Dr. Byron E Holmes with his medical practice in Lonoke.
Gladys was a lifelong member of Lonoke First Presbyterian church where for many years she was a Sunday school teacher.
She enjoyed playing bridge, cooking, and baking.
Gladys always loved giving her cakes to her many friends.
Gladys will forever be remembered for her kind, gracious and genuine spirit.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
A southern lady of immense grace, Gladys had kind works and a smile for everyone she met.
Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Lonoke, 304 South Center Street, on Monday, May 2 at 11 a.m.
Visitation will follow in the adjoining Educational Building.
Following the service and visitation, a private burial will be held at 1 p.m.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 467, Lonoke, AR 72086 or to your favorite charity.
Arrangements made by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke.
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