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Bessie Allen-Holmes Obituary

Bessie S. Allen-Holmes MT. PLEASANT - Funeral Services for Bessie S. Allen-Holmes, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, formerly of St. George, SC, will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at Central Baptist Church (26 Radcliffe Street) in Charleston, SC, with Pastor Gary R. Brisbane officiating. Burial will be held in Hudsontown Cemetery in St. George, SC. Repast will be held at Lovely Hill Baptist Convention Center, 5905 W. Jim Bilton Blvd., Saint George, SC. Bessie S. Allen-Holmes was born January 14, 1957 to the late Deacon Allen and Deaconess Dorothy Stephens in Saint George, South Carolina. She was the youngest of six (6) children born to this union. She passed to her Heavenly Reward quietly on August 11, 2016. She was married to Larry Holmes of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Friends may call her residence or the Stevens Funeral Home of St. George, SC, 107 South Parler Avenue, St. George (843) 563-4455. "Ivy Beyond the Wall" Ceremony (In lieu of a Wake), Viewing and Family Greeting Tuesday, August 16 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Central Baptist Church in Charleston, SC. Online condolences maybe expressed at www.stevensfh.net. To further research and support clinical trials, please consider making a donation to fight pancreatic cancer in Bessie S. Allen-Holmes' name to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 600 Celebrate Life Parkway, Newnan, GA 30265. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2016.

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Sushonda White

August 26, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

TP WILLIAMS

August 20, 2016

Larry, Bessie brought her ever joyful presence to our TA SETI STUDY GROUP. I wasn't aware of her death. You and the rest of the family will be in our thoughts.

John and Merry Young

August 18, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bessie's family in this time of sorrow. We had the pleasure of working with Bessie at SCE&G many years ago. She was a lovely person and we thought so much of her.

Cheryl Lesesne

August 17, 2016

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Tonetta Scott

August 16, 2016

Mr. Holmes and the Allen/Holmes Family,

May God grant you comfort and peace knowing that Mrs. Allen-Holmes is at home with Him. May you remember the joy and the light she had and shared. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

~ Dr. Tonetta Y. Scott
Burke High School, Class of 2000

Lillie Glover

August 16, 2016

May God's love ease your sorrow and grief.

Evangeline and Benjamin Johnson

August 16, 2016

Our hearts are saddened. She was such a joy when we were neighbors in St. George many years ago. Sending our heartfelt sympathy across the miles. Robert, Vanne, Valencia and Ben.

Randy and Kim Edwards

August 16, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Miley & Dixie Britt

August 16, 2016

May you find love and comfort in your family and friends. Continue to trust in God. Deacon Miley & Deaconess Dixie Britt

Robert & Sylvia Johnson

August 15, 2016

We are deeply sadden hearing of Bessie's passing. Earth will miss such an Angel an friend.

Marion and Mattie P. Sanders

August 15, 2016

Marion and Mattie P. Sanders would like to let Mr. Larry Holmes know that we are deeply sorry to hear of the passing of his wife; Mrs. Bessie S. Allen-Holmes. Mr. Holmes, "Larry" as you know we so fondly call you has a special place in our hearts and as each day pass, it is hoped that you find solace in happy memories. Our prayers are with you.

Miriam Garrett

August 15, 2016

With Deepest Condolences,I would like to share that it was my pleasure to have known my line sister/ Soror for over a year and the memories that we shared will always be in my heart.We will miss you Soror/LS Bessie,but know that God makes no mistakes,to Soror Randi,my darling may you find Solace in your Mother menories and know that she raise you to be a wonderful, smart, and loving young lady.God has our Ivy now and we are at peace with it.

Philiphene J Haynes Wheeler

August 14, 2016

My prayers are with the family in there time of grief.

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