Johan Holmes, 88, of Jewett, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 8, 1934, in Duncanwood, Ohio, a daughter of the late Willie Hayden and Bessie Williston Fittro.
Johan was a member of the Bethany Circle at Scott United Methodist Church and, most recently, St. James A.M.E. in Cadiz, Cadiz Eagles, Aerie #2162, Adena American Legion Auxiliary, and served as a volunteer for the Cadiz Food Pantry.
She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Ernest McIntyre, and her second husband, William Paul Holmes.
Surviving are her children: Ronald Fittro of Cadiz, Norma Cook of Cadiz, Barbara Palmer of Jewett, William (Carolyn) McIntyre of Uhrichsville, Michael Leroy (Laurie) McIntyre of Jewett and Christie Sproull of Carrollton; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, where the funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Eric Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Longview Cemetery, New Athens, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison County Cancer Crusaders, 226 Charleston Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.