
Grandparents of the Year for Mississippi
Wendell & Joy Holmes
| "I have always thought
of writing a book about my grandparents and the life they have led. My
grandmother, whom we all call Moremama, and my grandfather, a.k.a. Granddaddy,
are the most beautiful people I have ever met or heard of. They both have
hearts of gold I want the whole world to know that I am so thankful to
them and our entire family and community will always be better because
of their influence. My grandfather and grandmother were married 60 years
ago and they are still so in love. My Moremama ahd hear failure
3 years ago and since then has had a stroke and her kidneys failed. Granddaddy
still works full time as an opthamologist at Wal-Mart in McComb. His devotion
to her care and well being is amazing. Joy has been involved with fundraising,
hospital volunteering, church volunteering, garden lovers club, crecite
club. Wendell has been involved with the Rotary club, church volunteering,
hospital volunteering, and has given free medical care to those in need." -Kelsey Holmes Mitchell |
![]() Wendell & Joy with Emma & Eleanor |