Betty R. Holmes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty R. Holmes, age 90, of Carterville, formerly of Anna and Cairo, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 10:23 a.m. in Shawnee Senior Living in Herrin. Betty was born on February 6, 1931 in Portageville, Missouri, a daughter of Chester and Wilma (Shumaker) Riley. She married James F. Holmes on June 15, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas, and he preceded her in death on July 16, 2019 after 68 years of marriage. Betty retired after working for many years as manager of Shawnee Enterprises. She was a member of Carterville First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Beverly (Gary) Grimm of Columbiana, Ohio; two grandsons, Stephen Grimm and Gerard (Chelsea) Grimm; two great-grandsons, Gibson and Sulivan; her brother, Chester (Phyllis) Riley; and two sisters, Dewonda Pfieffer and Willine Thetford. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James. Funeral services will be held at Crain Funeral Home–Egyptian Chapel in Energy on Friday, October 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Dick Sullins officiating. Burial will follow in Mound City National Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carterville First United Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. Crain Funeral Home–Egyptian Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Betty R. Holmes

February 6, 1931 - October 2, 2021