Obituary of Leona Holmes

Leona Virginia Prosser Holmes, 89, widow of Leland E. Holmes, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012 at her home. Born on September 26, 1923, in Hannah, she was a daughter of the late Allard McCoy Prosser and the late Amanda Magnolia Powell Prosser. Mrs. Holmes was a member of Georgetown Pentecostal Holiness Church and was involved in Women’s Ministries. She was a nurse’s aide with McLeod Hospital before moving to Georgetown and enjoyed reading and spending time with family. Survivors include three children, Eddie Holmes (Patricia), Beverly Britt (Douglas) and Peggy Goins (Tony) all of Georgetown; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Janice Hodge of Awendaw; one brother, Gene Prosser of Georgetown; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Rev. Ray Prosser and Robert Prosser; and a sister, Dorothy Goude. Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Georgetown Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Clyde Glover and Rev. Lonnie Brazell officiating. Burial will follow in the Sampit United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Saturday at Georgetown Pentecostal Holiness Church. Graham Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements and condolences may be sent to www.grahamfuneralhome.org.