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Shirley Diane Holmes


Sunrise: September 6, 1961

Sunset: June 13, 2019

Shirley Diane “Lady d” Holmes, transcended to her heavenly Home to be with her heavenly Father on June 13, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Holmes, Sr.; her mother, Rose Harris; her grandmother, Nannie Porter; 2 sisters, Nannie Marie Robinson, Dorothy Yvette Tyler; brother, William Robinson. She was a graduate Indian River High School where she was on the track team upon graduation. She attended Maryland State University where she received her Nursing Degree. She was also a counselor at Christian Broadcasting Network. She was known for her sense of humor and her giving spirit. Many of feet have stepped across her threshold, whatever it was for food, a hug, love or just to listen.

She is survived by her children Michael Lawson, Ronnie Lawson, Lamont Lawson, Dominique Lawson, Tiana Lawson, Bryant Robinson, Edward Holmes, Natalie Bryant, Tanaka Sutton, Gerick Burnham; 2 sisters, Tonya Young and Latricia Harris; 2 brothers, John Everette and Ricky Robinson; 18 grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

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    Brent Mabry says

    From my family to yours, i leave all my love for the family. Ms. Shirley was always good to me. A friend of Ed, she always welcomed me with open arms as if i was one of her own. I pray that God continues to keep his eyes on you all as he carries her home.

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    Faith Whitehurst aka MoMA Faye says

    Lady Dee you will be greatly missed

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    Geneva Lawton says

    Ms. Shirley you will be deeply missed by all those who knew you. Fortunately I had the chance to meet you and spend time with you while we both could travel in cars together and sit on the porch or in the house together. We shared an unspoken friendship that many won’t understand, and shared an experience some have never experienced. You were a good Mother and deeply loved by your children, especially Ed. We will meet again!!
    To the children, it will be difficult but stay strong and remember what your Mom taught you. You all will be in my prayers.
    Geneva Lawton
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    GG says

    I’m very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Losing someone we love dearly hurts. I hope you gain much comfort, strength and peace, Psalm 46:1. We yearn for the time when the Almighty will remove all sickness pain and death, Revelation 21:4

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