FLORETTA “FLO” HOLMES
Floretta Deloris “Flo” Holmes, 88, of Blacksville died Monday, November 2, 2020 in the Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown.
She was born January 12, 1932 at Browns Chapel near Morgantown, a daughter of the late Herman “Poodle” Watkins and Rosa McCrobie Watkins.
Mrs. Holmes was a retired janitor at Clay-Battelle High School having retired in 1991.
Flo was a member of the Clay District Fair Association, was a Moose Lodge cook, and loved catering. No one ever left her home hungry because she always made sure of that. She also had worked as a caregiver for the elderly. She was also a Methodist by faith.
Surviving are eleven children, Sylvia McMillen of Morgantown, Joyce Loughry of Fairmont, Donna (Gary) Eddy of Wadestown, Terry (Jim) Murray of Morgantown, Joe Holmes of Wadestown, Bradley (Penny) Holmes of Core, Mike “Goob” Holmes of Blacksville, Mitch (Lena) Holmes of Blacksville, Lisa Barr & Wally Jackson of Carmichaels, PA, Tonda (Mark) Hriblan of Independence, & Sam (Rachel) Holmes of Fairview; one sister, Helen Haskiel of Elyria, Ohio; several grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Millard Holmes; one son, Douglas Holmes; six sisters and one brother; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Owen-Neely Funeral Home, 5894 Mason-Dixon Highway, Blacksville, WV from 5-8 PM Wednesday. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 AM Thursday with Rev. Freddie Eddy, II officiating. Interment will follow in the Olive Cemetery at Pentress.
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"FLO" was an amazing lady with a great sense of humor. She will be missed. Condolences to her family & friends.
Sending deepest sympathy and condolences to all the family. We have some great memories of Flo from the time we lived at Indian Meadows.
Charles and Eileen Snider
My sympathy for the entire family. Flo was an integral part of the Clay District Fair for many years, and will be greatly missed. Her smile and sense of humor kept us all in good moods while working.
When I first met Flo, I was struck by how kind she was. Not growing up in the area, I did not know her. We formed a Jaycee program and moved the meetings to the school. At different times I had to call Flo and ask her to unlock the school to let me in. Always kind, friendly, happy to help. To her? probably her normal, to me? a rare moment that I never forgot. I hope that her family finds comfort in their loving memories of her.
So sorry to hear of the loss for your family. Prayers for all.
So sorry for your loss ...flo was an amazing lady....for ever in our hearts..she will surely be missed...
So sorry ...flo was the nicest lady an well loved by many...
So so sorry for your loss. Flo was a wonderful lady, she will be sadly missed. RIP MISS FLO.
So very sorry...God be with her.