Mary Alice "Mimi" Holmes
January 18, 1931 - July 24, 2015
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Holmes, Mary Alice "Mimi"
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va./MADISON-Mary Alice "Mimi" Holmes, age 84, formerly of Madison passed away on Friday, July, 24, 2015 in Virginia Beach, VA. She was born on Jan. 18, 1931, in Madison, the daughter of Seth and Alice (Bogart) Holmes. Mary graduated from Columbus High School in 1949. Following High School she joined the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Mary continued serving her country as a civil service employee at Fort Momouth, N.J., until her retirement. Shortly after her retirement, she moved back to Madison. In 2006, she moved to Monrovia, Md. to live with her niece, Judy. After some time, Mary moved to Virgina Beach, Va. to be closer to her sister, Martha. Mary is survived by her sister, Martha Ripp; her special nieces that affectionately referred to her as "Aunt Mimi", Judy (Tom) MacBride and Betsy (Vinny) DiCostanzo; great niece and nephews, Jessica, and Jay MacBride and Joe and Michael DiCostanzo; great-great nephew, Gavin; brothers-in-law Jim Conant and Bob Kennedy; sisters-in-law, Edie Holmes, Rome Holmes and Nora Holmes; good family friend, Jill Herfel; and numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ed, Tom (Mary Lou), Bill, John and Dick (Alice) Holmes; sisters, Sara Conant and Cookie Kennedy; and brother-in-law, Rod Ripp. A celebration of Mary's life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Mary was a kind and generous lady and will be missed by all. "I love you Mary and I'll miss you! " – Love, Martha Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Kathy rouse
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You were a great Aunt. We loved your visits. We have wonderful memories of you. I still use that kitchen aid mixer you bought my mom 30 years ago! I think of you every time I use it.
It's been 22 years since we've seen you last. Give dad a hug for us.
Love you Aunt Mary
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Jill Herfel
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I have so many fond memories of Mimi I don't know where to begin. One of my favorite was our weekly outings to the hairdresser, Walmart and lunch. Every week was a new experience. Although the day didn't always run like clockwork she knew me and I knew her and in the end we always laughed. I love and miss you so much Mimi. Always, Jill.