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A leader in the area's nonprofit community dies
By JACOB H. FRIES
Published July 17, 2006
Sarah Jordan-Holmes, a master fundraiser and a longtime leader in Tampa Bay's nonprofit community, died Saturday (July 15, 2006) after a two-year battle with cancer. She was 59. Mrs. Jordan-Holmes served for 15 years as president and CEO of Prevent Blindness Florida. "I think her faith drove her more than anything else," said her husband of 25 years, Clark Jordan-Holmes. Mrs. Jordan-Holmes graduated from the University of Florida. Mrs. Jordan-Holmes was devoted to her faith and had become a eucharistic minister at St. James House of Prayer Episcopal Church in Tampa, family and friends said. Her faith proved to be a source of strength during her struggle with cancer. It sustained her during the past three weeks as her health declined swiftly and, when awake, she even appeared to be joyful, her husband said. Survivors include her husband; a son, Micah; a stepdaughter, Tara Holmes; and stepson, Todd Holmes. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at St. James House of Prayer Episcopal Church at Columbus Drive and Central Avenue. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church at 13312 Cain Road. The family will hold a celebration of Mrs. Jordan-Holmes' life at 6 p.m. July 29 at the World Peace Concert at Centro Asturiano in Ybor City.
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