Rebecca Ruth Holmes
June 20, 1932 - January 1, 2021
Rebecca Ruth Holmes, age 88, of Galax, Virginia, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 in an Independence, Virginia health care center. She was born in Cleveland, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Otis and Bertha McFadden Musick. She had made her home in the Richlands area most of her life prior to moving to the Galax area 18 years ago and had attended the First Baptist Church in Galax, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Holmes; sons, Randall Holmes and Danny Holmes; step daughter, Ann Bramlett; sisters, Velvie Atkins, Grace Covington, Blanch Wilson; brother, Berkley Musick; grandson, David Frank; great granddaughter, Hope Christian; and great grandson, Timothy Frank. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors are: Daughter: Barbara Holmes of Galax, Virginia Son: Larry C. Holmes of Galax, Virginia Grandchildren: Timothy Frank and fiancée, Grace Tooker-Bird; William Frank, III and wife, Lisa; Paul Robert Frank and wife, Penny; and Roberta Christian and husband, Lonnie Seven Great Grandchildren and Fifteen Great-Great Grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Rebecca Holmes will be conducted Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 11am at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Otis Musick and Rev. Gary Cope officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: William Frank, III, Andrew Christian, Adam Miller, Richard Holmes, Ricky Puckett, and Mark Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Lloyd Wilson, Bobby Holmes, David Holmes, and Jr. Christian. Friends may call from 10am until 11am on Wednesday morning prior to the service. Per COVID-19 guidelines, facial coverings shall be worn and social distancing guidelines will be followed at all times. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com
Rebecca Ruth Holmes, age 88, of Galax, Virginia, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 in an Independence, Virginia health care center. She was born in Cleveland, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Otis and Bertha McFadden Musick. She... View Obituary & Service Information