Virginia "Ginnie" Holmes

Virginia “Ginnie” Holmes, 92 of Huntington passed away at 11:11 am on July 27, 2014 at her residence. Ginnie was a 1940 graduate of Huntington High School. She was a cashier at the Indiana Gas Company, retiring in 1976. She was the secretary for the Night Owl Bowling League and was a competitive tournament bowler. She enjoyed any outdoor activity and especially enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She dearly loved her puppy, Mindie. Ginnie was born on November 11, 1921 in Huntington, the daughter of Ira J. and Gertrude J. (Schaefer) Baker. She was united in marriage to Frank N. Holmes on December 7, 1940 in Andrews. He preceded her in death on February 1, 1994. Survivors include two sons: Terry L. (Marilyn) Holmes of New Albany, OH; Thomas W. (Marcia) Holmes of Huntington; two daughters: Barbara K. Strayer of Indianapolis; Sue A. (Ed) Hacker of Huntington; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a two brothers: Frank A. Baker, Robert J. Baker and a granddaughter: Lori (Johnson) Hacker. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 10:00am at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel. Interment will be at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made out to Parkview Family Hospice in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750.