It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Annie Ruth Avery Holmes (Union Springs, Alabama), who passed away on October 10, 2023, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Annie Ruth Avery Holmes to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parent Betty M. Avery; her grandparents, Exie Smith, Booker T. and Ora B Sullins; her uncles, Bert and James Sullins; and also Samuel Lee Avery.

She is survived by : her friends, Annie, Lord, Saint Luke and Church of Midway, AL.; her husband Robert L. Holmes; her siblings, Mary Avery of Union Springs, Louisa (late Eddie), Odessa Avery Goshay of Lithonia, GA and Lee Sellers (Mary); her siblings-in-law, Kelly Holmes (Leola) of Saginaw, MI., Willie Holmes of Saginaw, MI., Morris Holmes (Sandra) of Saginaw, MI. and Margaret Patillo (Charles) of Saginaw, MI.; her nieces and nephews, Barbara Lane Union (Richard), Angela Chappell, Sydney Avery, Dennis Chappell, Serena Walker, Terrance Avery, Torrence Turner, Charlena Harris, Arsenio Avery, Leontay Hurt, Brandon, Lawanda Tarver, Courtney, Corey, Devon Goshay, Rameka, Javan Avery, Antonio Kimbrough, Richard, Jr., Romello Lane, Tracel Chappell, Calik, Precious, Makalyn, Makel, Paris, Janyla, Aiden, Kaison Avery Brooklyn, Preston Walker, Pasha Roe, Zha'Riyah, Zha'Miyah Shack and Zariyah Green; and her close friends, Shuron Hughes and Cora Henderson.

In accordance with recommended COVID-19 Protocols, all attendees are requested to utilize appropriate facial coverings, maintain social distancing, and minimize physical contact.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carter Funeral Home