Alma Jean Holdridge Obituary
The family of Alma Jean Holdridge of Gainesville, Florida announces her passing on August 27, 2026. Alma, born on June 25, 1936, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Alma Jean Holdridge to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jessie Bennett and Mamie Bennett; her husband Howard Holdridge; her children, Michael Holdridge, Gary Holdridge and Nancy Schmit; her granddaughter April Willingham; her great grandchild Dylan Holdridge; and her siblings, Grace Velma Bennett Coffey, Ollie Belle Bennett Coffey, Ruby Louise Bennett Brown, Violet Lorene Bennett Brown, Henry Thomas Bennett, Floyd Hubert Bennett, Kenneth Ray Bennett and Jesse Cleveland "J. C." Bennett, Jr..
She is survived by: her brother Jimmy Franklin Kirksey; her daughter Barbara Garman (David); her nephew Lloyd Coffey; her grandchildren, Kenneth Holdridge, Michael Holdridge (Natasha), Charles Garman (Heather), Amanda Garman (Jason Yopp), Niki Schmit and Kelly Schmit (Quinlyn Price); her great grandchildren, Charles Garman Jr. (Katharynn Stralow) and Trevon Yopp; her great great grandchild Enzo Pedroza; Kayla Pedroza (Fernando), Kyana Yopp, Jayceon Yopp, Alanta Yopp, Elijah Yopp, Layla Robinson, Michael Holdridge, Raylynn Price and Mia Holdridge.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 1st 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Forest Meadows Funeral Home (725 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 1st 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 1st 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Forest Meadows Cemetery - East Se.
