Sandra Lynne Holmes

Sandra Lynne Holmes, 86, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away on January 26, 2023 in Silver Spring. Sandra was born in Godfrey, IL to Dorris Howe and Lionel Vernon Young on August 14, 2936. She went to school in Wood River, IL. She graduated from Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO. She married George W. Holmes on December 11, 1971 in Reston, VA. She worked as an Editor for the Department of Interior, Geological Survey, for 26+ years where she wrote and edited papers and publications. She was a member of the Geological Society of America. Sandra is preceded in death by her infant son John Charles Campbell Jr., her mother Dorris Howe, and her brother Harold William Hadfield. She is survived by her husband George William Holmes, daughters Linda Shawn Kuhn (James), Jill Ellen Rhoades, Nancy Lynne Campbell; grandchildren Brian, Eric, Christine (Jordan), Zachary, Luke, Jennifer, Christopher (Brittny) and Erin (Kris); step-daughter Karen Holmes and step-son Tyrone Holmes; many great-grandchildren as well as extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, alzfdn.org. The family of Sandra wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Carolyn and Ronnie of Caring Well, and Montgomery Hospice. A funeral service for Sandra will be held Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at National Funeral Home, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042. Following the funeral service will be a graveside service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NationalFH-MP.com for the Holmes family.