Mrs. Holmes, 98, a resident of Freehold for the past 60 years, died Jan. 20, 2010, at home. She worked as a presser for Louis Brodsky & Son in South River for more than 30 years prior to her retirement in 1971. Mrs. Holmes was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. She was predeceased by her husband, William, in 1973; and a son, James McKnight. Surviving are her daughters, Stephanie Gill and Mae F. Savage; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at the New Beginnings Agape Christian Center, Freehold, followed by interment at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold Township. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Freeman Funeral Home, Freehold.