Marcia Lynn Holmes, age 55, went to be with her Lord Thursday, September 15, 2022 at her home in Mason, MI after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born to Edward and Christine (Adams) Keezer on March 23, 1967 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She grew up in Chelsea and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1985. She was born again on April 23, 1986 in East Lansing, Michigan.
She is survived by her husband, Bernard Holmes; two sons, Tyler (Ashley) Holmes and Vaughn (Katelyn) Holmes; three grandchildren, Joseph and Renton Hill and Juniper Holmes; her parents, Edward and Christine Keezer; two siblings, Susan Keezer and Stephen Keezer; her father- and mother-in-law, Leroy and Lois Holmes; three sisters-in-law, Julie (Steve) Deller, Penny (Ronald) Kitchen and Helen (John) Lauterbach; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Donald and Lillian Keezer.
Growing up on a farm, Marcia loved animals and the outdoors. She could always be found helping her grandpa and dad milking cows and tending to calves. She loved working in her yard, planting flowers, gardening, music, and traveling. She attended Michigan State University, where she met her loving husband of 32 years. After marriage, she moved to Mason, MI and later graduated from Lansing Community College, Summa Cum Laude. She most recently worked for the City of Mason’s Community Development Office. She attended and served at Trinity Church in Lansing.
Marcia was completely devoted to her family. She homeschooled her two sons through their graduation and participated in the Lansing Christian Home Education Support System (CHESS) organization. She was an avid swim mom and served as a board member for WaveRunners, a competitive swim club in Lansing. She was a convention coordinator for the Information Network for Christian Homeschoolers (INCH) for many years.
Marcia was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family until they are reunited in heaven. She will be remembered for her initiative, creativity, devotion, hard work, friendliness, and a smile that could melt hearts. She served the Lord as a care provider for several family members and friends. She loved the beauty and awe of God’s creation and visited nearly all the continental U.S. National Parks.
Visitation will be held at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 14600 E Old US 12, Chelsea, on Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
A celebration of Marcia’s life was held in Lansing on October 1, 2022. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ, Chelsea.
