Nancy L. Holmes, age 79, of Springfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Lacoba Nursing Home. She was born December 9, 1936, in Springfield, MO, to Robert and Caroline (Shane) Manwaring. She was a graduate of Central Senior High School. She was united in marriage to William M. Holmes in Springfield, MO. She worked for many years at Lily Tulip, she later worked at St. John’s Hospital as a Nurses Aide. She was a member of Dale Street Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching old t.v. shows, and fine dining, especially Jim’s Steak House. Nancy and William loved to sit on the porch swing at home. Her greatest love was spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband,Willaim M. Holmes; one son, Russell Holmes; grandson William Holmes; and parents,Robert Manwaring and Caroline Cole. She is survived by her three children, Breta Brown, Arcola, MO,Karen Robinson, Monett, MO, and Bill Holmes, Strafford, MO; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one brother, Delbert Hasler, Springfield, MO; one sister Joan Conn, Springfield; and a host of family and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00 pm, Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North with Rev. Nathan Burch officiating. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.