Oct. 16, 1951 – May 6, 2024

Wanda Holmes, 72, of Sallisaw, died on Monday, May 6, 2024, in Sallisaw. She was born on Oct. 16, 1951, in Fort Gaines, Ga., to Merlin Norris and Bobbie Farise (Martin) Norris.

No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.

She was a phlebotomist. She married Larry Holmes on June 2, 1997, in Laughlin, Nev. He preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 2020.

Survivors include one daughter, Kimberly Perkins of Sallisaw; three step-daughters, Tammy Holmes, Kathy Holmes and Angie Holmes, all of Sanford, N.C.; one step-son Jerry W. Holmes of Sanford; two sisters, Bobbie Pascale and Tammy Norris, both of Shorterville, Ala.; and other family members and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Connie Norris.