Agnes Holmes, 92, slipped peacefully away on March 10. Born on February 13, 1933, she was the daughter of Frank and Catherine Burton and adored great niece of Clarence and Eva Burton (Sis and Burkie). She was born and raised in Cecilton, MD. Her husband of 40 years, Ashley Holmes, preceded her by 16 years. She is survived by her sister, Frances Johnson of Romney, WV, and her brother Walter Burton and his wife Dorothy, of Elkton, MD. She was preceded in death by her sister, Annabelle Brown and their infant brother. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Richard, Jr and Terri Wall, Allan and Donna Wall, Glen and Toni Wall, Joan Brugger, Susan and Robert Fugazzi, Donald and Yvonne Holmes, 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Agnes, Aggie, Ag, Aunt Luke and Mema – as she was fondly called by many – will be dearly missed. She pursued a lifetime of interests, including bowling, crocheting, daily soap operas, bingo, reading, hunting, fishing, canning, cake decorating, traveling and hosting warm weather parties and lobster dinners. Pitching in with the yearly cranberry harvest was an example of her “can do” attitude. She traveled with her husband and friends to all but a few of the nation’s states, including Hawaii and Alaska, as well as to other countries and on multiple cruises. She enjoyed keeping her home, yard, beach, gardens, as well as the many communications to loved ones and friends on birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and – especially – welcoming new babies by crocheting outfits and blankets. Babies and young children lifted her and gave her great pleasure.
Two strong, inspiring women awaited her arrival in heaven: Her friend Enid of 70 years and Susan, her mother-in-law.
We walk in life seeking dreams, doing our very best, striving to obey God’s will and in the end we are admired by those who will follow us.
Funeral arrangements will be under the care of the Bartlett Funeral Home, 338 Court St. At Aggie’s request, funeral services will be private.