November 19, 1929 – March 13, 2018
Mary Grace (Stafford) Holmes-Pickett, 88, Sheridan, was called home on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Mary Grace was born on November 19, 1929 to the late Bernard and Flavia (Rector) Stafford in Sheridan.
Mary Grace was an alumni of the Sheridan High School graduating class of 1947. Mary Grace had 16 wonderful years with her late husband Robert W. Holmes. They were married on August 15, 1947. He preceded Mary Grace in death in 1963. After several years, Mary Grace married Bryce Pickett. Mary Grace and Bryce were married October 22, 2005. Bryce preceded Mary Grace in death on December 6, 2014.
Mary Grace worked as a beautician for many years. She enjoyed taking care of her clients’ hair and meeting new people. She was also a cashier for the IGA Supermarket in Sheridan and Mary Grace also worked in Restaurant Management. Mary Grace took pleasure in taking care of others. She did this by working as a house mother at DePauw University, Butler University and Purdue University. During Mary Grace’s free time, she would crochet, assemble jigsaw puzzles, play many games of euchre and watch sports, especially basketball. Mary never met a stranger as she loved to socialize. Mary Grace was a strong, devoted woman. She shared her faith with her family, who will greatly miss her.
Mary Grace is survived by her two daughters, Jane Arnold, Lafayette; and Anita (Jerry) Hobson, Sheridan; and her son, Phil (Anita) Holmes, Sheridan. Mary Grace is a loving grandmother of eight and a proud great-grandmother of 10. Mary Grace is also survived by her beloved sister, Wanda Singleton and several nieces and nephews. Mary Grace’s brothers, Wib Stafford and Pete Stafford and sister, Barbara Burtron preceded her in death.
A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Sheridan United Methodist Church, 207 E. 2nd St., Sheridan. Rev. Carol Fritz will officiate. Burial will immediately follow the service at Crown View Cemetery. Calling will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018 at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana, 50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240.
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Fisher Family Funeral Services is honored to serve the Holmes Family.
Arrangements
Calling: 4 to 8 p.m., March 16
Service: 10 a.m., March 17
Location: Sheridan United Methodist Church
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