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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Wanda Leigh Holmes
Wanda Leigh
Holmes
Jun 29, 1949 — Aug 31, 2018
Lumberton
Wanda Leigh Holmes' Obituary
Wanda Leigh Thompson Holmes, age 69, of Lumberton, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018, at home with her family by her side. She was born June 29, 1949 in Robeson County to the late Zeb Thompson and the late Virginia Sessions Thompson. She was formerly employed with Robeson County Department of Social Services.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Ernest "Buddy" Holmes, and two brothers: Robert "Tommy" Thompson and Richard "Dickie" Brumbles.
Wanda is survived by her children: Kevin Shayne Holmes (Misty) of Holden Beach and Tammy Marie Taylor (Jimmy) of the home; five grandchildren: Nicole Ivey, Makenze Ivey, Christian Turbeville, Madison Holmes, and Cameron Holmes; special granddaughter, Charlee King; four great-grandchildren: S.J. Barker, Caison Rozier, Landon Strickland, and baby-to-be Channing Teele Strickland; one brother, Robert "Bobby" Sessions (Pat) of Lumberton; and many other extended family members and friends, without whom life would've never been the same.
The family will receive friends prior to the service on Sunday, September 2, 2018, from 2:00-4:00 PM at East Lumberton Church of God. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM with Rev. Bruce Brumfield officiating. Burial will follow at New Hollywood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Robeson County Humane Society, PO Box 3609, Lumberton, NC 28359.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Ernest "Buddy" Holmes, and two brothers: Robert "Tommy" Thompson and Richard "Dickie" Brumbles.
Wanda is survived by her children: Kevin Shayne Holmes (Misty) of Holden Beach and Tammy Marie Taylor (Jimmy) of the home; five grandchildren: Nicole Ivey, Makenze Ivey, Christian Turbeville, Madison Holmes, and Cameron Holmes; special granddaughter, Charlee King; four great-grandchildren: S.J. Barker, Caison Rozier, Landon Strickland, and baby-to-be Channing Teele Strickland; one brother, Robert "Bobby" Sessions (Pat) of Lumberton; and many other extended family members and friends, without whom life would've never been the same.
The family will receive friends prior to the service on Sunday, September 2, 2018, from 2:00-4:00 PM at East Lumberton Church of God. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM with Rev. Bruce Brumfield officiating. Burial will follow at New Hollywood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Robeson County Humane Society, PO Box 3609, Lumberton, NC 28359.
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Funeral Services for Wanda Leigh Holmes
Visitation
September
2
Sunday
East Lumberton Church of God
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Funeral Service
September
2
Sunday
East Lumberton Church of God
Starts at 4:00 pm
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