Gladys "Fern" Holt

Gladys “Fern” Holt (Bowman) of Clio, Michigan, Age 82, passed away on July 15, 2017, at Medilodge of Montrose. A private family service is being held, with burial to follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Gladys “Fern” was born February 9, 1935, the daughter of Earl and Gladys Bowman and grew up in McRae, Arkansas. She was very intelligent and talented, graduating early as Valedictorian of her high school in 1953. She was a gifted musician, accomplished on the accordion, piano, and organ and performed in multiple recitals and talent shows. She later taught piano and organ lessons at Olmstead Music Company in Flint, Michigan and at her home for many years. She also worked at CWA Manufacturing in Mt. Morris for several years. Gladys married the love of her life, Glenn Holt on August 1, 1952, in Augusta, Arkansas. Gladys and Glenn moved to Flint, Michigan after he returned from his service in the United States Army in 1954. They resided in the Mt. Morris/Clio area sharing 65 years of marriage together. Gladys was an extremely kind hearted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Gladys enjoyed cooking a feast for her family, and her family favorite was her special German Chocolate Cake. She loved spending time with her family, gardening with her husband, and enjoyed playing music, card games, and bingo with family and friends. Left to cherish her memory are: husband, Glenn; children: Renee (Rich) Dunlop, Michael (Sherry) Holt, and Michelle (Steven) McCarthy; grandchildren: Chad McGinnis, Ryan (Emily) Dunlop, Melinda (Andy) Felt, Miranda (Nick) Lester, Jessica (Leo) McCarthy-Regata, Jay (Crystal) McCarthy, Joshua (Kristy) McCarthy; great-grandchildren: Calvin, “Joey” (Josephine), Meghan, Noah, “Lexi” (Alexis), Elizabeth, Addison, Sophia, Deion, Joshua Jr., Elias, Evana, Brynnley, Titus, Owen, Olivia, Amelia, Cameron, Sylvia and Joslyn; great great-grandchildren: Kinsley and Landon; sister-in-law, Carolyn Bowman, other in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Glenda, brother, Earl Vernon Bowman, granddaughter, Crystal Galliway, and longtime friends, Catherine, Joe, Helen and John. The family would like to extend special thanks to the McLaren Hospice team, Montrose Medilodge staff, and other special friends and co- workers of the family for all of the support and compassion shown to Gladys and the family during the difficulty and struggles with her extended illness. She is at peace at last but will be dearly missed. Condolences and special memories may be shared online at www.martinfuneralhome.com