Betty J. Holman, 70, died Saturday, August 30, 2008 at her home in Fort Wayne.

She is survived by her sons, Marc D. Holman (Leona) and Shawn E. Holman (Dawn) both of Ft. Wayne; daughters Kim D. Essex of Ft. Wayne, Vikki L. Essex of Ft. Wayne, Tammy K. Harris (Allen)of Ft. Wayne, Tracy L. Flye (Kenny) of Ft. Wayne; Dawn D. Holman-Smith of Ft. Wayne, Cheryl C. Holman of Ft. Wayne, Bridgett J. Holman of Ft. Wayne, and Mary M. Turner (David) of Dallas, TX; brothers Don and John Russell; sister MaDonna Banks; 22 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Henry Holman, and a sister, Norma Jean.

Funeral service is 12 noon Friday at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior. Memorials to Parkview Home Health & Hospice,