Shirley Holmes, 76, passed away at 7:15 p.m. June 29, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 3, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to James Woodrow and Marguerite Elizabeth Beach Lyons. On May 23, 1988, she married Larry Holmes, who preceded her in death March 30, 2010. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Peabody Chapel, 400 W. Seventh St., North Manchester, with the Rev. Sue Babovec officiating. Burial is in Laketon Cemetery. Calling is from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 Ind. 114W, North Manchester, and one hour prior to the service Friday at Peabody Chapel. ***** Memorials to Andrea Bates Schnauzer Rescue in memory of Shirley Holmes for Megan & Baron, 2160 E. CR 800S, Columbia City, IN 46725. Condolences via www.mckeemortuary.com
