Gladys Holmes

Gladys T. Holmes was born October 12, 1951 to the late John Holmes Sr. and Elrene Hurts Holmes in Beaumont, Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Morning Star Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas. She was a member of New Light Baptist Church in Evergreen, Louisiana. Gladys departed this earthly life on February 4, 2025 at Rapides Regional Hospital.

Gladys attended school in Beaumont, Texas, Evergreen, Louisiana and graduated from Paseo High School in Kansas City, Missouri. She continued her education at Pitzer College in Claremont, California where she received her BA in Psychology. Gladys started her professional career at Jackson County Court House in Kansas City, Missouri on December 1, 1980 as a Complaint Officer for the Office of Human Relations and Citizens Complaints. She retired on December 31, 2003.

To know Gladys was to respect her. Aunt Dee Dee, as she was affectionately called, found great pleasure in her nieces and nephews and other children. She often rewarded them with allowances, outings, money and praise for their good behavior and grades. As the oldest grandchild, she was often called upon for advice by everyone. Gladys' passion was collecting Black art and she was an avid googler.

Gladys leaves to cherish her memory, three sisters, Christine Bush of Evergreen, Louisiana, Cynthia Laws (Oliver) of Raeford, North Carolina, Jamie Silas (Julius) of Beaumont, Texas, three brothers, Nathan Frazier (Jerolyn) of Beaumont, Texas, John Holmes Jr. of Beaumont, Texas, Johnathan Holmes (Demika) of Beaumont, Texas. A host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.

Preceded in death by her parents, John Holmes Sr. and Elrene Destin, one sister, Josie Holmes.

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