Mary Melvena "Bean" Holmes
September 7, 1927 - September 3, 2023

Melvena Holmes, formerly of Fairview Drive, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at home in Lexington, NC.

Melvena Holmes was born to Jerry Reid and Lena Bradshaw Reid of Davidson County. Mrs. Holmes was a lifelong resident of Davidson County and graduated from Dunbar High School. She attended Bennett College and Ashmore Business College. She was a member of Old Smith Grove View Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband, Joseph Lee Holmes, Melvena was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Venetta and a brother, Robert.

She is survived by her children: Bryce Holmes (Priscilla), Melaine Reeves, JoAnn Holmes and Anthony Holmes (Debra); 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and her sister, Rosetta Hudson.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Forest Hill Memorial Park at 11:00 am.