In Memory Of
Dorothy W. Holmes
1933
2017
Dorothy W. Holmes
October 31, 1933 — June 17, 2017
Dorothy W. Holmes, 83, Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at a local hospital.
Dorothy was born October 31, 1933 in Topeka, the daughter of Albert and Florence (Niver) Mickens
She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1951.
She was employed as a Secretary at Blue Cross & Blue Shield for 35 years, retiring in 1986.
She enjoyed jigsaw and crossword puzzles, playing cards and loved to read.
Dorothy married Lyman E. Holmes on September 2, 1951 in Topeka. He died April 27, 1997. Survivors include grandson, Todd (Tammy) Holmes, Silver Lake; great-grandchildren, Jaiden, Karley, Garret; and daughter-in-law, Janet Carrell. She was also preceded in death by a son, Rick Holmes; grandson, Travis Holmes; and brother, Glenn Mickens.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. A reception will follow the service at the funeral home. Committal services will take place at noon at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
Dorothy was born October 31, 1933 in Topeka, the daughter of Albert and Florence (Niver) Mickens
She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1951.
She was employed as a Secretary at Blue Cross & Blue Shield for 35 years, retiring in 1986.
She enjoyed jigsaw and crossword puzzles, playing cards and loved to read.
Dorothy married Lyman E. Holmes on September 2, 1951 in Topeka. He died April 27, 1997. Survivors include grandson, Todd (Tammy) Holmes, Silver Lake; great-grandchildren, Jaiden, Karley, Garret; and daughter-in-law, Janet Carrell. She was also preceded in death by a son, Rick Holmes; grandson, Travis Holmes; and brother, Glenn Mickens.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel. A reception will follow the service at the funeral home. Committal services will take place at noon at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dorothy W. Holmes, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Reception
Thursday, June 22, 2017
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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