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Obituaries

Velma Jean Holmes, 74, Stanford, KY (formerly of Adair County)


Velma Jean Holmes, 74, of Stanford, KY, formerly of Adair County, KY died Saturday, October 28, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 28, 1949 in McCreary County, KY to the late Lloyd and Leva Phillips Worley. 

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Gary and Greg Worley. 
 

She was a member of Purdy Separate Baptist Church and a homemaker.

 

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Clayton Holmes (Lisa) of Stanford, Tracy Holmes (Scott Herron) of Campbellsville, and Rachel Holmes (Kenny Whittle) of Columbia

1 sister: Tracey Brown of Jamestown

6 grandchildren: Kevin Holmes, Morgan Holmes, Hannah Bragg, Jared Penick, Zachary Dial and Ryan Dial

A host of great-grandchildren, other relatives & friends

 

Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Tom Edwards and Bro. Gene Dale Holmes officiating

 

Burial: New Hope Cemetery

 

Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Monday

 

Casket Bearers: Jared Penick, Kevin Holmes, Morgan Holmes, Zachary Dial, Ryan Dial, Xander Holmes, Landon Holmes, Hanna Bragg

 

Honorary: Avery Penick, Dakotah Miracle, Bentley Dowell, Mallory Penick, Jena Bragg, Aiden Holmes, Liam Penick, Aubree Dowell

 

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.