Judith A. Holmes

Judith A. Holmes passed on Thursday, October 3, 2024, in Shreveport, LA after a several years-long journey with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Claude W. Holmes; her mother, Gertrude S. Schoech, and her brother, David L. Holmes. She is survived by her daughters, Brandi Coleman, and Lisa Coleman Weaver, and husband, Fred Weaver, Jr.; grandchildren, Samuel Miller, Tyler Miller, Craig Weaver, Amanda Tucker, and Candice Morgan; great-grandchildren, Blaise Miller, Briar Miller, Lane Sullivan, Cayden Sullivan, Caydence Cook, Tanner Morgan, Lainey Weaver, Noah Tucker, Evie Tucker, Levi Tucker, and Isaac Tucker. 

Judith was born in Shreveport, LA on January 22, 1942. She attended St. Vincent’s Academy from elementary school through high school and then worked for the family automobile business. In her early years she and her beautiful stallion, Midnight Bonneville, were known for putting on memorable performances on the horse show circuit. Outside of the show ring, her vivacious personality was often on display. She passed along her horsemanship and love of the show ring to her daughter, Lisa, and was devoted to her in-the-ring successes. She found her greatest joy in supporting and celebrating her daughter, Brandi, in her dance training from middle school through adulthood. She drove many miles and sat through countless rehearsals and performances with dedication and pride. It brought her great joy to watch Brandi traveling the world, pursuing her dreams, and establishing a successful career in the field of dance.  

Her diverse tastes and love of music were notable. No matter if it was driving down the road with her daughters to horse shows or dance events, she would always have music and singing to accompany the trip. Music spoke to her soul and through her love of music, she spoke to us. 

Her love and appreciation of animals, nature, and the outdoors was something she shared and taught her grandchildren, be it swimming in lakes, collecting rocks, watching the clouds, always dreaming of what could be possible. In her later years, she reveled in sharing stories of grand adventures with her great-grandchildren. As they would head off on a walk to “go see Mimi” they always knew a funny story and a sip of Dr. Pepper awaited them.

 Judith was a force. She was a compassionate, caring, kind, strong, creative, and independent woman who always made the people around her laugh. Everyone she encountered experienced her wit, vibrant energy, and sense of humor. And she was always a helper.  

Her family would like to thank her friend and caregiver, Tina Chamberlain, and her lifelong friend, Connie Modica for all their love, care, and vigilance over Judith in the last years of her life. Her family would also like to thank the nursing and caregiving staff at The Oaks of Louisiana for their kindness and engaging care, along with the medical staff, and especially the nursing and caregiving staff at Willis Knighton-North for their compassionate and kind care for Judith. For you, we are grateful.  

Details for a celebration of life will be shared at a later date. In the meantime, for Judith, tell a joke, listen to a favorite song, take a long swig of Dr. Pepper, snuggle with your pup, take a joyride through the country, enjoy a strawberry milkshake from Sonic, watch a documentary on sharks or aliens or dance or music, make something creative, help someone.