Karie “Kate” Sires-Branton-Holmes, 86, of Ravenel, died Monday, December 28, 2009 at Mt. Pleasant Manor.
A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 2 o’clock PM at First Baptist Church of Ravenel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Ravenel, 5987 Highway 165, Ravenel, SC 29470.
Kate was born November 10, 1923 in Jacksonboro, SC to the late Herbert Lee Sires and Karie Garvin Sires. Mrs. Holmes was first married to the late George W. Branton. She attended St. Paul’s High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ravenel.
Surviving are: 1 Daughter: Kay B. Kennerly (Dwight) of Wadmalaw Island, SC; 1 Granddaughter: Karie Ann Crowther (Billy) of James Island, SC; 1 Grandson: Michael D. Kennerly; 2 Great Grandsons: Henry Crowther and James Crowther of James Island, SC; 1 Sister: Mamie S. McLeod of Maxton, NC. Mrs. Holmes was predeceased by 3 brothers: Norman L. Sires, Ernest E. Sires, and Lee Sires.
ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483