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In Memory Of Our Poets

Bebe Holmes (Dowe) (1932-2010) - Class Of 1951

DOWE, Bebe Holmes, affectionately know as Momma, joined her family in Heaven on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Bebe was born October 4, 1932, to Albert D. and Sarah Brown Holmes, who both preceded her in death. Her husband, Edmond Joseph Dowe and her son, Edmond Joseph Dowe, Jr., also preceded her in death. Bebe is survived by her children, Albert Scott Dowe (Dru), Bridget Leigh Dowe, Rose Dowe Parish (Tommy), Linda A. Dowe and grandchildren, Robert Dowe Parish, Bebe Adrienne Dowe, Meagan Elizabeth Dowe, Sarah Elizabeth Boyd (Justin), Samantha Leigh Dowe, Laura Blakeney Parish, Bricy Adrienne Dowe, Heather and Brian Parish. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Bebe was a kindergarten teacher at Romeo & Juliet School, a florist with Capitol Floral and a funeral director at Leak Memory Chapel for 27 years, until her retirement in December. Visitation will be held Friday October 1st at Leak Memory Chapel from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be Saturday, October 2nd at 1:00 pm. Pallbearers will be Corey McDonald, Johnny Duck, Ricky Holmes, Brian Gallion, Kerry Perkins and Justin Boyd. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Sherrod, Rodger Gaddy, Tyler Jucknies, employees of Leak Memory Chapel, Gail Royal and friends of Down the Street Café & Chuck Tullos. Bebe was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and mentor to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by all and will forever remain in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The American Cancer Society. Leak-Memory Chapel Directing www.leak-mc.com