Loretta Dell Holmes passed away on November 7, 2025, at Caroleton Health Care in Connersville at the age of 93.  Loretta was born in Greensburg, IN on December 7, 1931, one of 15 children of the late Elza D. Ruble and Bonnie Glenn Ruble.

She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother.  She lived a simple life.   She enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens.  Her greatest pleasure came from the times she would spend babysitting her grandchildren and spending time with her family.   For several years, Loretta worked as a QMA at Lincoln Centers.

Her love and memories will be cherished by her children, Rhonda Duncil,  Jim (Debbie) Shannon, Rick (Tina) Shannon and John Shannon; brother, Darrell Ruble; sister, Georgia E. Holmes; sixteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, James Houston Shannon; former husband, James Holmes; eight brothers, Dale, Willis, Ralph, Marvin, Jimmy, Richard, Alvin and David Ruble; sisters Marcella Edith York, Glenna Joann Robinson, Sharon Kay Counceller and Royla Sue Dane.

Funeral service will be held at Urban Winkler Funeral Home on Friday November 14, 2025, at 1:00 pm where friends and family may gather from 11:00 am until the hour of the service.  Loretta will be laid to rest next to her first husband James at Dale Cemetery.