Betty Evans Holmes

KERNERSVILLE-Betty Elizabeth Evans Holmes, entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Friday, March 6, 2015. She was born April 7, 1943 in Red Hill, Virginia to the late Watt Marsh Evans and Mary Clements Evans. Betty attended Stoco High School in Coal City, WV. She immediately married and did as God said, ""Go forth and multiply"", and that she did. Her six children were the passion of her life and she completely dedicated her life to theirs. Betty also loved gardening, her backyard was like a botanical garden, she loved nature, caring for the outdoor birds, eventually becoming the local Field Guide to Birds of North Carolina, and she was by far the most user friendly guide to all backyard birds. She loved the beauty of nature in all seasons, she felt enriched to live in an area where she could partake in nature right outside her window. She also enjoyed a good cup of coffee with a neighbor and best friend, Karen, she loved baking, crossword puzzles, reading, music, and playing cards with her family and finding the best bargain in the weekly newspaper. Throughout her life she relished laughing with family, gatherings with family and vacationing with family when able and family just dropping by for no reason. Betty was adored by all who had the opportunity to share her life. She had a deep appreciation for the individuals who were part of her life in whatever capacity during her long battle with cancer. Her compassion, devotion, sense of humor and grace will be profoundly missed. Betty's devotion to her Christian faith has taught all who knew her, ""It's in God's Hands"", if not, put it there and leave it there, everything else falls into place. Betty was a long time member of First Christian Church of Kernersville. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Brent Lane and Brian Keith Fendley. Surviving are her husband, James ""Jim"" Robert Holmes of the home; her son Bennett Fendley (Terryl) of Walkertown; three daughters, Barbara Fendley, Becky Coney (Andrew) of Kernersville, Beverly Glass (Barry) of Kernersville. Two daughters in law, Dianna Fendley of Hico, WV and Lisa Fendley of Pilot Mountain. Seven grandchildren, Brandon (Jaci), Anthony (Erin), Ryan, Adam, Trey, Michael and Johnathan. Two step grandchildren, Michael (Carrie) and Amber (Buckie). Four great grandchildren, Payton, Madeline, Harper and Kollins. Three step grandchildren; Shay, Taylor Marie, and Bransen. One brother; Richard Evans (Janice), Six sisters, Daisy Holt (Delbert), Juanita Landis (Rick), Helen Bryant (Dwayne), Ruth Mays, Sue Hovey, and Lottibelle Orange. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am Monday, March 9, 2015 at First Christian church in Kernersville with Dr. Pete Kunkle and Rev. Dan Hiply officiating. Entombment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Sunday, March 8, 2015 in the old sanctuary at First Christian Church. Memorials may be made to: The Cancer Center at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Medical Center Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 25057-1021. Hayworth Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the Holmes family.

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