Marjie Geraldine Holmes Obituary (1936 - 2015)

Marjie Geraldine Holmes Marjie Geraldine Holmes left this earth and walked into the welcoming arms of Jesus Christ, her Savior March 19, 2015. Marjie was born in Garysburg, North Carolina, October 15, 1936 to Edward Tanner and Blannie Vick. Upon graduation from high school, Marjie moved to Washington D.C., where she met and later married military airman, Clarence Wendell Holmes. They were blessed with 2 children Clarence and Angela. As a military family, they had the privilege of living all around the world, with their final location being Hill AFB, Utah. On January 26, 1979, Clarence went to be with the Lord. With the strength God gave her, Marjie persevered and raised their two children alone. She never wavered in her faith, and continued to lean on him taking one day at a time. Marjie was heavily involved in her church and worked in many different ministries to include teaching Sunday school and the Protestant Women of the Chapel. Marjie loved young people and always had an open door for them. She delighted especially in being called "mom" by the many young adults in her church. In 2002, Marjie became extremely ill and nearly died, but God wasn't finished with her yet. After leaving the hospital, she chose to move to an assisted living. She was blessed by the many kind and loving friends she made there. Marjie lived the remainder of her days participating in church weekly, attending events for her children and grandchildren, and being blessed by each day God had given her. Marjie is survived by her brother Carlton Vick son Clarence Holmes, daughter Angela Justice, daughter-in-law Kathy Holmes, son-in-law Bruce Justice, grandchildren Tiffani Justice, Brittney Justice, Nikolas Justice and Emily Holmes, niece Carlissa Vick, nephews Danny Vick, Tyrone Vick and Whitney Vick. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West with graveside service immediately after at the Clinton City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) 2909 Wash Blvd, Suite 105 Ogden, Utah 84401. Send condolences to the family at: www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 March 26, 2015 2:00 PM CemeteryClinton City Cemetery 750 West 800 North Clinton, UT 84015 March 26, 2015 3:00 PM