Sheri H. Holmes

Mrs. Sheri H. Holmes, age 60 of Alpharetta, died peacefully at home on June 2, 2007, surrounded by her family after a long and strong battle against colon cancer. Mrs. Holmes was a legal secretary for Duncan and Mangiafico Law Firm for 15 years. She was President of the Montgomery Association of Legal Secretaries and very active in the group in the mid-70's. Mrs. Holmes had been a volunteer with the Roswell Recreation Department as the director of the cheerleader program during the 70's. While serving the recreation department, Sheri worked full time and never missed a practice or a game. She also organized the Roswell Recreation cheerleader participation in and travel to different cities and hosted other cheerleading organizations during inter-state football tournaments. Mrs. Holmes was a member of Northside Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Hope Class, a coach for the Upward Cheerleaders, involved with the Senior Adult Ministry, the Carraway Street Puppet Ministry and organizing mission trips for the Church youth. She was on the Board of Directors at Academy Park in Alpharetta, serving in many roles including social chairman, Treasurer and Secretary. Sheri liked to travel with her husband, going to England, Hawaii, Alaska and the Caribbean. Her favorite trips were those they went on with many of their friends. For the past 11 years, Mrs. Holmes was a Project Manager for Chatham Holdings, LLC in Alpharetta where she enjoyed her relationship with many people in the Metro area. Her greatest love was her grandchildren and volunteering at church. She is survived by her husband, Don Holmes; daughters, Debra and Chris Sercy and Wendy Marshall; son, Rob and Debbie Holmes; brother Chelman Rhodes; grandchildren, Sydney Marshall and Tyler Marshall. The Homegoing Service for Mrs. Holmes will be on Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Northside Baptist Church in Roswell. Dr. Richard White officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30319. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 9, 2007 from 3 until 5 PM at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory, Roswell/Alpharetta, 770/645-1414. www.northsidechapel.com

Sheri H. Holmes

January 30, 1947 - June 2, 2007