Judy Louise Holmes

Judy Louise Holmes, of Hopper, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at the age of 71. She is survived by her husband of 36 years Gary Holmes, son Chris Runyan and his wife Leila of Rogers, daughter Tabitha Runyan of Bryant and step-son Greg Holmes of Benton. Grandchildren include Rhett, Luke and Delilah Runyan; Dean and Gavin Cunningham; Dustin and his wife Marly Holmes; Austin Holmes; and Haley and Presley Holmes. She is also the great-grandmother of eight. Born on June 26, 1949 to Alton and Mable Bean, she was raised in Amity. Judy received a Bachelor of Education degree from Henderson State University in 1971. Her varied career included being a teacher, bookkeeper, part-time welder's assistant as well as an entrepreneur. She was the owner and operator of a clothing store, restaurant and Pink-n-Shears hair salon where she spent the majority of her career. Judy loved being on the go, has traveled to 49 states, loved the outdoors, and never passed up a chance to capture a good sunset, mountain, deer, or waterfall with her camera. She helped start Grace Baptist Church in Glenwood, served as treasurer, and remained active until the night the Lord called her home. Judy was a hardworking, sweet, smart, creative, and loving wife, mom, grandmother, daughter and friend who will be missed greatly. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Gary and Kenny Bean of Amity and step-son Jeffery Holmes of Benton. Her service will be handled by Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood, and will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 30 at Grace Baptist Church in Glenwood followed by a graveside service at Coffman Cemetery in Hopper. Pallbearers are Greg, Dustin and Yancy Holmes, Jamie Huey, Tim Robbins and Kenny Thomas. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.