Grissom-Clark Funeral Home | Atlanta, GA

Obituary For Mrs. Bonnie E. Holmes

Bonnie Elizabeth Holmes was born in Indianapolis, IN on July 20, 1935. She was the younger of two children born to the late Dorothy Pringle. Raised in Detroit and Belleville, MI, she graduated from Belleville High School, Class of 1952. She married Jesse Holmes, Jr. (now deceased) in December of 1956. They would eventually welcome three children into this union.

Bonnie was employed by the Wayne County Juvenile Court in Michigan, retiring after 25 years of service. She was an excellent seamstress, always sewing crocheting, and quilting beautiful items for her family and friends. Bonnie also enjoyed bowling (she participated in many bowling tournaments), solving crossword and jigsaw puzzles, traveling, and was an avid reader. She was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother and friend, always embracing and caring for others in need. She was also a faithful and supportive member of Stone Mountain First United Methodist Church upon her move to Atlanta after retirement. God tenderly called her home on January 2, 2017 after a long and well-lived life.

She leaves to celebrate her life and to cherish her memory: her son, Phillip (Linda) Holmes; daughters Phyllis (Roderick) Frierson and Rochelle (Anthony) Morton; three grandsons, Gregory, Aaron, and Evan; four granddaughters, Kimberly, Shalyce, Lauryn and Jenelle, her dear cousin Ruth Shobe, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

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Guest Book

My Condolences to Bonnie's family and friends. I worked with Bonnie,she was always a sweetheart.

- Carolyn McCray-Wilson

Dear Phillip and family, We're so sorry to hear about your Mom passing. We send our Heartfelt Condolences to you and all your family. I'm praying God will comfort your hearts and give you strength at this of great loss. God will give you peace as only God can. Much Love, George & Yulanda Siglar

- Yulanda & George Siglar

Rest in peace, sister Bonnie.

- Deborah Bishop

My sincere condolences to the family of Bonnie Holmes. I worked with Bonnie at Wayne County Juvenile Court and was not only a co-worker but also a friend. She was always a soft spoken and kind person. God bless you during this time of loss of a loved one and in the future. Phyllis

- Phyllis Burrell

I had the honor of working with Bonnie at Juvenile Court. I loved her smile and her spirit. She was sweet and funny. I have several of her handmade scarfs. She is an angel in heaven now, as she was an angel on earth. Thank you Lord for having Bonnie and I cross paths. Prayers of peace for you and yours Bonnie. Thank you

- Wendy Wojtas

My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear loved one. When our loved ones fall asleep in death it grieves our heart. The Bible has beautiful and comforting words to help us cope with our loss. Psalm 147:3 says; He (God) heals the brokenhearted; He binds up their wounds. Revelation 21:4 expresses a wonderful hope for the future. It says: And he (God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. May these scriptures provide comfort for you during this time of bereavement.

- R. Sweatman

I would like to offer my condolences to the Holmes family and may God be a refuge and strength in your time of sorrow. (Psalms 46:1)

- P. Watts

I am very sorry for your loss. However, Almighty God has provided a guarantee of a resurrection to all people in His memory by resurrecting Jesus from the dead. (Psalm 83:18; Acts 17:31) We will be able to see our loved ones again on a restored earth. (Psalm 37:11, 29) May you trust in God to comfort you until that time. (Prov. 3:5, 6)

- P. Henderson

Life is such a precious gift from our God Jehovah (Psalms 83:18) and when that life is lost it brings such great sorrow. The Bible promises at Acts 24:14 "...there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and unrighteousness ." The Bible assures use that our love ones will live again when God allows Jesus to call them back to life to live on a paradise earth. Psalms 37:11 says "the meek will possess the earth and they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." The Bible guarantees a bright future for obedient mankind. Please put your hope in Gods promises.

- Ramona E

Our Condolences are with You and Your Family. Praying for Your comfort and peace during this time of loss for Your dear Mother. The Fisher's

- Herbert&Beverly Fisher

I was sadden to here the passing of my dear friend, Bonnie. Bonnie was my bid whist partner when she resided in Detroit. We were known as Cisco and Pancho among our card playing friends. I will truly cherished our friendship. Rest in Heaven Pancho.

- Cynthia Thompson (CT)

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your dear Ms. Holmes. May the "God of comfort and tender mercy" support the Holmes family during this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:3,4) HE hates death and views it as an enemy. God promises to bring an end to pain, death, tears and sorrow in the very near future. (Rev. 21:3,4)

- JH