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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
May 18, 1944 — Oct 30, 2021
Griffin
Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend, Gussie Holmes' zest for life will be remembered with love long after her passing. She was born in Spalding, County, the first daughter of the Mr. and Mrs. James and Daisy Watts who both preceded her in death.
Gussie Bel Homes passed away on October 30, 2021, at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will strive to honor her memory by living their lives to the fullest.
Ms. Holmes was a faithful member at Mt. Nebo Community Baptist Church for over 30 years. She served diligently on the Usher Board, Mother Board, as well as singing in the J.B. Curtis Choir.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. John Holmes. She leaves to cherish her loving memory; two children, Patricia (Jimmy) Dewberry and Linda (Richi's) Foster; six grandchildren, Shauna (Corey) Hammonds, Marissa (Kendrick) Dorsey, Marchetta Hosley, Quantavius Dewberry, Daisa Foster, and Sha'Quita Foster; four great grandchildren, Jazmin Farris, Kamari Dorsey, Glory Hammonds, and Devon Dorsey.
Three sisters; Myrtice (Alvin) Evans, Margaret (Robert) Corbin and Kathy Watts; One Brother, who preceded her in death, Robert James Watts and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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