Beverly Holmes

May 24, 1938 - October 8, 2018

Beverly Holmes (nee Strittmatter) died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday October 8, 2018. She was 80. Beverly was the wife of the late John O Holmes Sr. She is survived by 3 children: Kenneth (Kelly), Lester (Dave) and Johnny (Helen); 2 grandchildren: Katie (Sean) and Kami and 2 great-grandchildren, Raigan and Braxton. She is also survived by her brothers Lawrence (Clair) and Albert Strittmatter. She was predeceased by her sister Joan (Jack). Beverly was born in Philadelphia, PA, as a child she moved to Tabernacle, NJ, and then resided in Mount Holly, NJ for over 50 years. For many years Beverly was a waitress at various diners and restaurants in South Jersey, later switching careers and worked for the Burlington County Board of Social Services for many years, retiring as a Child Support Case Worker. Beverly enjoyed spending time with family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who loved her warmth, her sense of humor, and her laughter. At her request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Aleshire, Holmes & Wurst Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Mount Holly Police Department, 23 Washington St., Mount Holly, NJ 08060.