Grace Anne Holmes

Grace Anne Holmes passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Lucas County Hospital in Chariton, Iowa at the age of 86 years. Funeral services will be Friday, April 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends prior to the service, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in care of Grace Anne's family to be designated at a later date. The service and visitation will be conducted under CDC Guidelines, which includes social distancing measures, and masks are recommended. You may also join the family by viewing the service at . Grace Anne Patterson, born January 17, 1935 in Chariton, Iowa, was the daughter of James Donavan & Wavel Marie (Hickman) Patterson. Grace Anne attended Chariton High School and graduated with the class of 1953. Charles Donald "Don" Holmes of Chariton, Iowa proposed to Grace Anne on Valentine's Day 1954 and the couple was united in marriage that August. They were parents of four children: Michael Donald, Kathy Jo, Pamela Sue and Deanne Kay. Grace Anne spent many years following Don in his various employment ventures. They lived in Shenandoah, Ottumwa, Fairfield, Chariton and Cedar Rapids. When Don served as store manager of the Chariton #2 Hy-Vee Food Store for a couple of years starting in 1964, Grace Anne was his bookkeeper. In 1966, Grace Anne & Don opened Don's Market in Russell. They also owned and operated Hile Locker in Russell. Grace Anne and Don worked side by side serving the Russell community in these successful business operations. Grace Anne & Don purchased the Arnold Lumberyard building in Russell. Grace Anne spent a good share of her time assisting Don in keeping the lumberyard upright. In the early 90's, Grace Anne & Don owned and operated the Russell Feed Store. Grace Anne handled the invoicing and bookkeeping. Grace Anne and Don were members of Faith United Methodist Church in Russell. They enjoyed traveling, eating out together, and going for drives to admire the countryside. Above all else, Grace Anne enjoyed spending time with her family. Her children and grandchildren meant the world to her. Surviving Grace Anne are her children: Mike (Marian) Holmes of Melrose, Kathy (Darwin) Mills of Russell, Pam (Galen) McCullough of Chariton, and Deanne (Andy) Rich of Chariton. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren: Zack Holmes of Melrose, Shannon Holmes of Melrose, Ryan (Gisela) Mills of Des Moines, Chad (Vanessa) Mills of Chariton, Laura Mart of Chariton, Jeff McCullough of Ankeny, Emily (Tyler) Porterfield of Indianola, Bailey (Jared Dudley) Smith of Corydon, Brittney Smith of Polk City, Mikayla Rich of Polk City and Macray Rich of Chariton; thirteen great-grandchildren: Blaine, Kyle, Eli, Gavin, Dylan, Tanlee, Carson, Emma, Isabella, Rebecca, Jace, Tate and Ellie Grace. Also surviving are her sister, Ida Mae (Billy Joe) Carpenter of Allerton, Iowa; sisters-in-law: Delena Patterson of Corning, Iowa, Kay (Tom) Frye of Corydon Iowa, Moe Patterson of San Antonio, Texas and Mary Louise O'Brien of Chariton. Preceding Grace Anne in death were her parents, Donavan & Wavel Patterson; husband, Charles Donald Holmes; parents-in-law, Lloyd and Arneitus Holmes; brothers: Carl Patterson, Tom Patterson and Dean Patterson; brothers-in-law: Bill McClaflin and Dennis O'Brien. Upcoming Events Visitation

APR 9. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)

Pierschbacher Funeral Homes - Chariton

914 Roland Ave

Chariton, IA 50049

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https://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com

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Funeral Service

APR 9. 11:00 AM (CST)

Pierschbacher Funeral Homes - Chariton

914 Roland Ave

Chariton, IA 50049

[email protected]

https://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com

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