Sharon (Gayden) Holmes

HOLMES, Ms. Sharon M. (Gayden) - Age 63, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Avalon Hospice. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2012 at Greater Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C., 6702 N. Dort Hwy., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Bishop Roger L. Jones, Sr., officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 a.m. Friday. Ms. Holmes will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 2-8 p.m. with family present from 4-8 p.m. Thursday. Ms. Sharon Marie (Gayden) Holmes was born on April 16, 1949 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew “Buster” and Dessie M. (Tyms) Gayden, Sr. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age at Greater Holy Temple Church of God In Christ where she was a member. Sharon was educated in the Flint Community Public Schools and graduated from Flint Northwestern High School, “Class of 1967.” She retired from Delphi, then a division of General Motors, with over 42 years ofdedicated service. Since retirement she enjoyed spending quality time with her grandchildren including being the sideline cheerleader, in most cases the sideline referee and coach for her granddaughter, Day’na and grandson, Jalen sporting events and her special Saturdays with her sisters, Yvonne, Bethany and Trishe. Sharon was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star Cate Jasmine Chapter of Rose of Sharon and she participated weekly with the BSF International Bible study and enjoyed cooking her delicious Strawberry cakes. Sharon leaves in God’s care her loving and devoted children, Dana D. (Raisa) Holmes of Flint, MI, Monica L. Holmes (Gene Bell) of Grand Blanc, MI; special son, Jeffery D. Holmes of Houston, TX; 2 granddaughters, Ebony and Day’na Holmes; 2 grandsons, Jalen S. Miller and Dana D. Holmes, Jr.; 2 sisters, Yvonne (John) Royster of Detroit, MI, Patricia A. Mayfield of Grand Blanc, MI; 2 brothers, Andrew (Nina) Gayden, Jr. of Flushing, MI, Elder Alvin L. Gayden of Flint; aunt, Willa Mae Wheat of Flint; nieces including special nieces, Evangelist Deirdre G. Pitts of Flint Township, MI, Evangelist Yvette M. Martin of Grand Blanc, MI, DeAndria “Dee” Gayden of Arlington, TX, Erika L. Pitts of Indianapolis, IN, Angela (Lon) Pitts-Williams of Davison, MI and Kendrath Holmes of Atlanta, GA; nephews, Lonnie D. (Lavetta) Mayfield of Castic, CA, Stephen Mayfield of Grand Blanc, MI, Kevin L. Mayfield of Clinton Township, MI, Anthony (Richella) Gayden of Santa Barbara, CA, Zachary Gayden-Holley of Snellville, GA, Brandon Holmes of Flint, MI, Marcus A. Holmes of Atlanta, GA; a host of great-nieces including, Tiffiany L. Martin and Gabrielle P. Pitts; great-nephews including, Jamille A. Phillips, Jr. and Kameron D. Pitts; a host of cousins including our Pontiac, Michigan family, other relatives, special friends, Lawrence Cooley, Brenda Fluker, Marilyn “Jean” Kennedy, Corrine Sturghill, Harold Merriweather and the father of her children, Elder Hickman (Gwendolyn) Holmes of Flushing, MI. Ms. Holmes was preceded in death by her grandson, Sharod D. Holmes; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew “Buster” and Dessie Gayden, Sr.; sister, Bethany J. Gayden. The family wishes to express a very special thanks to Bishop and Sis. Roger L. (Sandra) Jones, Sr. and the Greater Holy Temple Church of God In Christ family, Pastor Frederick L. and Sis. Donna Flowers, Sr. and the Promise Tabernacle Church family.

Sharon (Gayden) Holmes

April 16, 1949 - May 6, 2012