Kathy Holmes, 64, of Decatur, AL peacefully passed away on July 19, 2023 at Hospice Family Care of Huntsville, AL.
She was the daughter of Luther and Cozie Holmes of Hartselle, AL. She is survived by her son Michael Gabriel Reed; grandson, Grayson Carter Reed; partner, Dwain Reed; sister, Juanita Jones (Raoul); brothers, Gary Holmes, Glen Holmes, Ronnie Holmes (Sabrina), and Mark Holmes; 11 nieces and nephews; and six great nieces and nephews.
Born June 17, 1959, she was a graduate of Falkville High school (1977), Rainey Beauty Academt and Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. She was a hairdresser in the Hartselle Decatur area for nearly 40 years. At the age 49, she enrolled in the Midwest college of oriental Medicine of Racine, Wisconsin. She graduated Cum Laude from the four year program. She practiced acupuncture in Decatur, AL until her passing. She was an avid painter and received awards for her art work. She took up tennis later in life and became a very proficient tennis player. She practiced living and instructing others about living a healthy lifestyle. She loved God, her family, friends, and especially her grandson.
Her life will be celebrated with a memorial service at a later time.
