Delphia May (Duggins) Holmes, 95, of Gainesville, MO passed away October 22, 2026 at the Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mtn Home, AR. She was born April 8, 1931 in Ocie, MO to Ira and Ethel (Tannehill) Duggins.
Delphia was united in marriage to Palmer Holmes of Gainesville, Missouri, and together they shared 63 wonderful years of marriage. They enjoyed spending time camping and attending bluegrass music festivals. Delphia retired from Baxter Lab in Mountain Home, AR.
For the last ten years, Delphia made her home at Gainesville Healthcare Center, where she was known for warmly welcoming and visiting with new residents. She was admired for her beautiful homemade pies, her well maintained yard, her handmade quilts, and her gift for sharing stories and treasured memories.
Delphia will be remembered for her kind and friendly nature, her love of family and friends, and the simple joys she brought to those around her.
She is survived by her son, Danny Holmes, of Gainesville, her granddaughter, Chrystal Holmes Meek and husband Kevin; her great-grandchildren, Brody (Alicia) and Shai, all of Gainesville; and great-great grandsons, Haze and Colter.
She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, along with many dear friends who loved and adored her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter-in-law, Charlotte Holmes; two sisters, Hazel Brewer, Ruby Anderson, and one brother, Fray Duggins.
