Della Mae Holmes, departed this earthly life on Sunday May 1, 2016 at Vibra Hospital in Mt. Pleasant, SC. She was born July 14, 1936 in Sumter County. Della was the daughter of the late James Robinson and Eunice Scott Robinson Nelson, and the step-daughter of the late Mose Nelson.

She was a lifelong member of Asbury United Methodist Church, where she served faithfully on the Usher Board, Senior Choir, Gospel Choir, United Methodist Women, and one of the first female Trustees.

She attended public schools in Sumter County. She was also a dedicated employee at Community Nursing Home for over 40 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Della was also employed at Sumter County DSS.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, her devoted daughter; Annette Hill of Rock Hill, SC; one son, Michael Davis of Columbia, SC; six grandchildren; seventeen great grand children; two brothers, Isaiah (Elaine) Nelson of Washington, DC and Mose (Deloris) Nelson of New York, NY; five sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; devoted cousins, Curtis (Viola) Scott; loving and supportive sister-in-law, Viola Nelson; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be held on Friday, May 6, 2016 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary. Mrs. Holmes will be placed in the church on Saturday at 1pm for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2pm at Asbury United Methodist Church 355 Pudding Swamp Road, Lynchburg with Rev. Shirley A. McKnight, Officiating. Interment will follow in Goodman Cemetery.

Family will be receiving friends at the home 27 Larkin Street, Sumter.