Gladys 'Marie' Holmes

Gladys "Marie" Holmes, 83, of Moses Lake, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at Sunbridge Care Center in Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel in Moses Lake. There will be a viewing for family and friends at Kayser's Chapel on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at 8 a.m. until noon. Following will be a memorial service at the Emannuel Baptist Church at 1 p.m. with Pastor Gene White officiating. There will be a fellowship afterward. Graveside services will be at the Terrace Heights Cemetery in Yakima, Wash., on Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, at 3 p.m. with Pastor Gene White officiating. Marie is survived by a sister, Anna Assink of Yakima, a son, Doyle Holmes of Moses Lake, a stepdaughter, Margie Holmes of Pompano Beach, Fla., and one step-granddaughter, Michelle. Preceding her in death were her parents Jess and Daisy Pratt, and Marie's husband of 57 years Alfred Holmes. Marie was active in her church serving as a Sunday School teacher for many years and also coordinating the church's bus ministry for several years. Also served with the V.F.W of Moses Lake helping to hand out cookies and coffee at local interstate rest areas.