Carolyn Sue (Nikirk) Holmes, 82, of Avoca, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, surrounded
by her loving family.
She was born on June 7, 1942, to the late Arlie “Ikey” and Ilene Goodin Nikirk. On November 10, 1962, she married Carl Dean Holmes, and he survives.
Carolyn graduated from Bedford High School in the class of 1960. She was devoted to her
children and grandchildren. Carolyn attended the Avoca and Oolitic Baptist Churches. She
enjoyed quilting with the group, and most of all, she loved spending time with her children
and grandchildren in all their activities. She also adored her dog, Ruby.
Surviving to cherish Carolyn’s memory is her husband, Carl Dean Holmes; children, Terry (Dana) Holmes, David (Crystal) Holmes, Jeffrey (Dianna) Holmes, and Nancy Slinkard; sister-in-law, Sandra Nikirk; grandchildren, Candi, Austin, Layne, Elizabeth, Jessica, Lauren, and Garrett; along with several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Preceding Carolyn in death are her parents, Arlie and Ilene Goodin Nikirk; twin brother, Carl David Nikirk; brothers, Bob Nikirk and Gene Nikirk; brother-in-law, Layne Holmes; and granddaughter, Alora Reed.
Funeral services for Carolyn will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes with Pastor Taylor Quinley officiating. Burial will follow at Dishman Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m., also at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel in Bedford.
The family requests that memorial contributions in memory of Carolyn be made to the White River Humane Society.
The family requests that memorial contributions in memory of Carolyn be made to the White River Humane Society.
Memories and condolences may be shared, and flowers may be ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.
