Carter Funeral Home

Obituary For Missie Mae Holmes

Carter Funeral Home announces the transition of Ms. Missie Mae Holmes of Ft. Davis, Alabama. Ms. Holmes, 81, peacefully transitioned into eternity October 14, 2021, at East Alabama Medical Center.

The Commemoration of Life will begin with a public visitation, Monday, October 18, 2021, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Carter Funeral Home.

The Farewell Celebration at Graveside will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 2:00 pm from the Union Oak Grove Cemetery. Pastor Moses Weaver will deliver the message of comfort and strength.

All visitations and services will be conducted exercising prescribed social distancing protocols and all attendees are encouraged to utilize appropriate facial coverings.

Missie Mae Holmes, affectionately known as “Knot,” was born December 25, 1937. She was the daughter of the late James Essex and Rosa Holmes of Downs, AL. Missie was a hard worker who was very loving and kind to all. She loved to laugh and enjoyed helping others.

Missie was preceded in death by 8 sisters and 6 brothers. She leaves to cherish her precious memories five devoted children including Doris Holmes of Fort Davis, Gloria Youngblod of Fort Davis, Ronnie Holmes of Fort Davis, Samuel Eugene (Lacey) Holmes of Union Springs, and Barbara Stinson of Fort Davis; Two sisters: Classie Holmes Bryant of Downs, Alabama and Beatrice Cloud Ingram of Tuskegee, Alabama; One brother Edgar (Annie Louise) Cloud of Fort Davis, Alabama; Sister-in-Law Vanessa Cloud; Fourteen grandchildren, Thirty great-grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, beloved relatives and friends, including special friends, Clifton Quinn, Tiawanis Drisker, Tony Parker and Steve Holmes, Jr.

The Staff of Carter Funeral Home is honored to be selected to provide End of Life Services for the late Ms. Missie Mae Holmes

Services

Guest Book

To the Holmes family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Look to the hills for your strenght James and Brenda Smith and family.

- Brenda F.Smith

🌹Our deepest condolences and sympathy to The Holmes Family and Friends 🕊Our prayer is that GOD will continue to strengthen and comfort you all,and give you peace🙏🏽Much LOVE,SisterDorothyMabsonWoody and The Mabson Family🌹

- Dorothy Woody

- Lacey P Holmes

In precious loving memory of a lady who always treated me as if I was her very own daughter. She will be truly missed but God knows best. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. God's grace is sufficient . Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

- Lacey P Holmes

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of the late Miissie Mae Holmes. I am sadden by your loss and pray that God provide you with the needed strength to get through this difficult time. Please know that my prayers are both with and for you. With time your pain will get easier, but in the meanwhile concentrate on the happy times you shared with your love one. May God continue to keep you in His loving care.🙏🏿😇🖤 -Patricia Powell

- Patricia Powell

My condolences to the family.....Ms Cleola Jeter

- Sheila Coleman

I will always remember Ms. Missie smiling face when I entered the Frensius clinic on MWF. My condolences goes out to the family know that she will be missed. Love always Ms Sheila Coleman

- Sheila Coleman

To The Family of Missie Holmes,so very sorry for your loss of Missie.She was a kind and loving person,always laughing and telling jokes.We spent many days working in the health care setting to gather,Not only was she a co-worker,but a friend.Praying that God provide strength, comfort, understanding,and acceptance in the name of Jesus,because this is what Missie would want.I can hear Missie words"what's wrong with you all?You better take care of yourself and each other,because I'm fine".Take comfort in her memories,they will get you through the difficult times ahead.Doris Foston Bell and Family🙏🏾❤️

- Doris F.Bell

My Deepest Condolences to you and your family Praying 🙏 for you all strength May God Continue to bless you all 🙏 Mary Fitzpatrick and Family 🙏

- Beverly Calhoun

My Condolences to the Holmes family Praying 🙏 for you all strength May God Continue to bless you all 🙏 Beverly Calhoun and Family 🙏

- Beverly Calhoun

Thank you for the confidence and kindness you have displayed by selecting us as your professional services provider. It is an honor to serve and support you. The Staff and Management of Carter Funeral Home

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