Vicky Kay Holmes, 74, of Du Quoin, IL, passed away at 9:14 P.M., Friday, November 7, 2025 surrounded by her family.  She fought a brief, but brave, battle with liver cancer.
Vicky was born to Kenneth and Marilyn "Jackie" (Lively) Fleming on April 19, 1951 in Sunfield, IL and spent her early years with her three brothers, Chuck, David and little brother Dana, on Hardscrabble Road.
In 1969, she caught the eye of Earl Wayne Holmes at the Sunfield Baptist Church, who she married on August 1, 1969.  They remained married for 56 years.
Vicky enjoyed the years she spent working at Bridal Originals and Wal-mart, but her greatest joy was that most of her life was spent as a loving homemaker, wife, mother, and mimi.  She had two children she loved dearly, Michelle and John.
Vicky was a devoted Christian who was previously a member of Sunfield Baptist Church and Du Quoin Second Baptist Church and most recently a member of Vision Church.  She loved spending time in her garden, caring for her pets, reading, and enjoying time spent with friends and family.
She is survived by her husband, Earl Wayne Holmes, two children - Michelle Kern and husband Bernie of Du Quoin and John Holmes and wife Melissa of Buckner, four grandchildren - Haley Conner, Landon Kern, Amanda Edwards, and Andy Saunders, three great grandchildren - Willow, Marlow, and Luke, two brothers - David Fleming and wife Jalena and Dana Fleming and wife Rhonda, sister-in-law - Georgia Fleming, one niece - Melissa Fleming, three nephews - Mike Fleming, Josh Fleming, and Jeremy Fleming and several great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents - Kenneth and Marilyn "Jackie" Fleming, one brother - Charles "Chuck" Fleming, and one nephew - Steven Fleming.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Pastor Nathan Jackson officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin and from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends and loved ones may make memorials to Vision Church, Fairview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Activity Fund, or Gold Plate and will be accepted at the funeral home.