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Roberta Jane Holmes

Roberta J. Holmes, 83, of Sullivan, MO (formerly of Canton, Missouri) passed away on October 18, 2017 at Life Care Center of Sullivan.

Roberta was born on January 17, 1934 to the late Walter H. and Alice E. (Hanlin) Moshier in Manhattan, KS. She grew up and attended school in Manhattan, KS and then continued her education at Kansas State University for one year. On August 15, 1954, Roberta was united in marriage to Richard R. Holmes in Manhattan, KS. They moved to Canton, MO in1962 where Richard began his teaching career at Culver-Stockton College. In 1964, they adopted a daughter, Robin Elaine, and in 1966, adopted a son, Chris Alan. Roberta worked as the front desk clerk for the Canton Press-News Journal for 25 years. She was an active member of the Canton Civic Club, the Canton Christian Church and the Canton Library Board, Bridge Club, the Culver-Stockton Dames' Club, and was a mom-away-from-home, feeding, housing, supporting, and caring for many Culver-Stockton students over the 40 years that Richard taught there. Richard preceded her in death in 2011. She then relocated to Sullivan to make her final home closer to her son and daughter. Roberta greatly enjoyed the years she spent in Sullivan. She joined the Red Hat Society, W.O.W., and the Bible study group at Grace United Methodist Church, attended community events, and made many new friends. Roberta also enjoyed crafts, sewing and playing bridge. Roberta never met a stranger and cultivated relationships and ties no matter where she was or what she was doing. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends, both old and new.

Roberta is survived by two children, Robin Butts and husband Leonard of Sullivan, MO; Chris Holmes and wife Ann of St. Louis, MO; three grandchildren, Charles, Andrew and Erin Holmes of St. Louis, MO; one great grandchild, Collin Parker of St. Louis, MO; other relatives and friends.

Roberta was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Holmes; her parents, Walter H. and Alice E. (Hanlin) Moshier; and four infant siblings.

Celebration of life gatherings will be held in both Sullivan and in Canton. In Sullivan, the celebration was held Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. at Eaton Funeral Home. In Canton, the celebration will be Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home.

Friends may send condolences to the Holmes family online at www.eatonfuneralhome.com or www.davisfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions to the Grace United Methodist Church (952 Hwy. AF, Sullivan, MO 63080) or Canton Christian Church (512 College St., Canton, MO 63435) are appreciated.

Arrangements are under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, MO, and the Davis Funeral Home, Canton, MO.

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