Blanche Holmes

Moore

Blanche Holmes Moore, 73, of Henrico, entered eternal rest Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Blanche was born in Hanover County to the late Deacon Luther L. Holmes, Sr. and Inez Williams Holmes. She was baptized at an early age at First Shiloh Baptist Church, Mechanicsville. She was a very active youth worker and continued her dedication to the ministry through adulthood, singing in the choir, and serving as a youth Sunday school worker. Later, she enjoyed working in many ministries of the church, including Vacation Bible School, youth representative to the Chickahominy Baptist Association, youth volunteer, secretary and church record keeper.

Blanche was a 1967 graduate of Lee-Davis High School (now Mechanicsville High School). In 1964, she was one of six African American students to integrate Lee-Davis High School. After high school she entered Virginia Union University, where she was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, later becoming a Lifetime member. Upon graduation from Union, she pursued a career in business, spending 23 years at IBM. Blanche retired from Henrico County Public Schools Central Administration in the finance department.

Her passions included attending sporting events (especially at Virginia Union) and working in various community activities, mostly as a volunteer. Blanche was a life-long member of John W. Barco Alumni Chapter of Virginia Union and the National Alumni Association of Virginia Union University. For over 50 years, Blanche was a dedicated alumnus of Virginia Union University. In fact in 1983, she was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award.

She volunteered with Senior Connections, the Henrico County Voter Elections, Henrico Christmas Mother Council and served as the 2021 Henrico County Christmas Mother. She continued to volunteer devoting her time to assisting more than 1,200 families yearly.

Blanche was an active member of St. Peter Baptist Church, serving in the Senior Ministry and the Missions Ministry. She was a member of the Richmond Chapter of AARP and a life member of the NAACP.

In addition to her parents preceding her in death, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jacqueline Bolden and Valjean Holmes.

Surviving are her devoted husband of 53 years, Dr. Roland E. Moore; daughter, Tamra J. Moore; son, Chris B. Moore of Atlanta, Ga.; grandchildren, Marquis E. Henley, Malayah R.Hayes Moore, Milan J. Hayes, Nickolai W. Moore of Lake Mary, Florida; brother Dea. Luther L. Holmes, Jr. (Janice), nieces, one devoted, Joi B. Cooley and nephews; two brothers-in-law, Deacons Charles L. Moore(Pat) and Learmon M. Moore; other relatives and friends, one devoted, Alicia H. Carter; loving goddaughter, Tiffany Carter and neighbors.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 East Brookland Park Boulevard, where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2023. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. followed by an Omega Omega Ceremony at 6 p.m. A celebration of life service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 at St. Peter Baptist Church, 2040 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Dr. Kirkland R. Walton, Pastor. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Blanche H. Moore Scholarship Fund, Virginia Union University Institutional Advancement,1500 North Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220.