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Mrs. Joy Lynn Holmes

11/11/1953 - 07/01/2025

Obituary For Mrs. Joy Lynn Holmes

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, nor shall there be no more pain; for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:4

Mrs. Joy Lynn Holmes was born November 11, 1953, in Kissimmee, Florida, to the late Richard Keith Maves and the late Joy Ann Beatty.

She received her education in the Osceola County Public Schools.

Joy was employed with Gatlins IGA for several years. She loved working in her community store and serving the community with a beautiful smile.

Joy joined in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Paul Holmes, on April 13, 2013.

She was a soft – spoken person, who loved life, being with her family, especially her husband, fishing, and spending time/caring for animals.

In addition to her parents, Joy is preceded in death by her loving son, Roger Maves, and devoted friend, Reatha Monts.

Our Heavenly Father saw fit to call from labor to reward our beloved Joy on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at MUSC Health, Orangeburg, South Carolina.

Her loving memory will forever be cherished by: her loving husband, Paul Holmes; Fairfax, SC; (1) Brother: Rick (Leita) Maves; Bean Station, TN; Mother – In – Law: Mary Holmes; Fairfax, SC; Father – In – Law: Mack Badger; Fairfax, SC; (2) Sisters – In – Law: Evangelee Holmes; Fairfax, SC; Gloria H. Bryant; Virginia; (1) Brother – In – Law: Tyrone Holmes, North Augusta, SC; Loving and Devoted Aunt: Dorothy Lepak; Anaheim, CA; Shirley Badger; Fairfax, SC; (1) Uncle: Arthur Badger; Fairfax, SC; Loving Niece and Nephew: Joy and Scottie Bryant; Virginia; Devoted Friends: Barry Ann Thomas, Mable Kearse, Debbie Gatlin, Virginia Causey, Cynthia Wilson, and General Priester. A host of loving cousins and sympathizing friends.

Please remember to keep the Holmes family lifted in prayer.

“A SERVICE ABOVE SELF”

You may email condolences to: mfrileysfuneralhome@yahoo.com


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Jul
12
M.F. Riley's Memorial Chapel | Fairfax, SC

1214 S. Hampton Ave.
Fairfax, SC 29827

1:00 PM
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Joy you hurt me with this🥹 we've had such good memories of you and you kind hearted ways and eating those delicious food. We will never forget about you 💔RIP our beloved friend 🥲🥹💔

Christine Fields

You will be remembered for your cooking and talent,love you always!

Cynthia wilson

Where do I begin. My heart is sadden to hear of your loss Mrs. Joye. We thought so much of you Mrs. Joye you was so nice to me and my baby. My son Bj and I will really miss you. You was the star in BJ's eyes when he saw you reaching for him at GATLIN'S GROCERY STORE. My son loved you, and you really loved my little Brown skin boy, and kissing that little brown. SIP Mrs. Joyce🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Love Charmaine And son Bj

Charmaine Gadson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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