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Gladys Holmes Earman passed away peacefully at her home on December 12, 2019 with her family by her side.
Gladys was born on December 31, 1930 in Wabasso, Florida to Joseph S. and Marylee Holmes the youngest of three children. She grew up in Wabasso and graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1948.
In June of 1951 she married Joseph H. Earman of Vero Beach, they were married for 59 years until his passing in May 2010.
Gladys was a mother of three children, a housewife, homemaker and a dear friend to many people. She was involved in her community as a lifetime member of the Garden Club of Indian River County, Hibiscus Circle, Indian River Memorial Hospital Volunteer and many other charitable groups.
She loved sports, an avid tennis player with a weekly match with all her friends and loved playing golf. One of her favorite sport things was watching her Miami Dolphins, PGA golf and college football. Her exceptional gardening skills were legendary, and she had a genuine love for her animals and pets.
Her biggest success in life was being a loving wife and the best mother, grandmother anyone could have, and her love and devotion to her family was beyond compare.
She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph S. and Marylee Holmes, her brother, Harrell Holmes and sister, Rachel Ryall and by her husband, Joseph H. Earman.
She is survived by her three children Mary Beth Waddell (Brent), Gail Frierson (Al) and Joseph Jr. (Liz). Six grandchildren, Travis Waddell (Kelly), Kristin Lewis (Dave), Wesley Frierson, Russell Frierson (Lauren), Ben Earman, Sam Earman (Melissa) and five great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, December 16, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, located at 1750 20th Street, Vero Beach, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Garden Club of Indian River County, 2526 17th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 and the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, 6230 77th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967.
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Nancy Beal - Friend of Beth/Brent
February 24, 2020, 1:25 pm
My condolences to Beth/ Brent and family. I agree with Sue Wodtke Smith that Vero Beach has lost another of its strong and vibrant ladies that helped make Vero Beach the wonderful community that it is today. Treasure the memories!
Susan Wodtke Smith - family acquaintance
February 24, 2020, 1:26 pm
My condolences to the Earman family. Vero Beach has lost another home grown “lady” who was admired by all. Rest In Peace