Barbara Charlene Holmes, 77, of Salina, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2014. She was born July 2, 1937, in Salina to Charles and Marian (Newman) Dougherty.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James David Holmes; daughter, LaDonna Holmes; and sister, Bertha Dougherty.
Barbara enjoyed sewing, singing and collecting dolls. She was the matriarch of the family and a friend and confidante to all her children.
Barbara is survived by three sons, Brad, Bill and David Holmes; seven daughters, Sherry Trojcak, Roxanne Tillman, Jamie Urroz, Lorie Holmes, Kalee Gardner, Robbie Holmes and Shelly Clennin; one brother, Charles Walter Dougherty; 26 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Ryan Mortuary.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, with family receiving friends from 6-7, at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and may be left at or sent in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina 67401.