WABASH
Doris Verna Holmes, 91, of Wabash, Indiana, went to be with her Lord on 7:30 a.m., Sunday, January 12, 2020 at her home. She was born April 16, 1928 in South Whitley, Indiana to Harry and Mary (Meyer) Baublet.
Doris married Gerald Holmes in Wabash on April 16, 1946; he died July 8, 1998. She was a cook for Gobles Public Schools and also co-owned, along with her husband, Holmes Antiques, both in Gobles, Michigan. She was a member of the First Church of God in Wabash, where she also taught Sunday School. She was a former member of the Wabash County Hospital Auxiliary. Doris volunteered at Helping Hands, Meals on Wheels, and also worked the voting polls. She was active at the Winchester Senior Center. Doris enjoyed playing cards and sewing.
She is survived by four children, Ruth Ann (Mike) Drake of Atwood, Illinois, Gary (Cathy) Holmes of Greenfield, Indiana, Rhonda (David) Beare of Kendallville, Indiana, and Guy (Diane) Holmes of Wabash, 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, and 1 grandson.
Friends may call 4-6 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2020 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the First Church of God, 525 N. Miami Street, Wabash, with Pastor Robb Rensberger officiating, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.
Preferred memorial is First Church of God.
The memorial guest book for Doris may be signed at http://www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
