Therese (Darrell) Gray, Wilbur “Bill” (late Jeanne) Holmes III, Daniel Holmes and Clare Holmes; beloved grandchildren: Darrell Jr., Patricia (Fiancé Scott), Jake (Kiley), Brandon (Cassandra), Kyle (Jenna) and Megan (Fiancé Jacub); adored great grandchildren: Brianna, Riley, Ryan, Darrell III, Madison, Mason, Maverick, Lincoln, Genevieve and Peyton; dear siblings: Richard, Mary, Helen, Rose, Jim, Ed, Sue and Joanne.
Preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur “Bill” Holmes, Jr. and sister, Mildred Lehman.
During Margaret’s 86 years of life she: married the love of her life, Wilbur “Bill” on October 25, 1958. She had careers as a Librarian, home decorator and retail clerk until she retired to Arizona. Her most accomplished career was being an amazing and loving wife, mother, grandmother “Mimi” and great grandmother “Gigi”. Her favorite foods were birthday cake, tiramisu and any homemade meal. For entertainment, Margaret enjoyed casino slot machines and Sunday drives. Some of her favorite hobbies include baking (especially her homemade Poteca bread that everyone anxiously waited to receive) crocheting, needlepoint and bowling leagues. Margaret loved singing and praying. She had a special place in her heart for pets and all wildlife. She loved to relax in the backyard looking at all of her birdhouses. Margaret was kind hearted, generous, loving and took care of everyone, especially her family and friends. She brought joy to the lives of everyone she met and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A Memorial Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at St. George Catholic Church (67017 175th St., Tinley Park, IL) with Funeral Mass beginning at 10:00 A.M. Inurnment to follow at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee, IL. Skyline Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. For information please call 708-534-8256.
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