Natasha Renee Holmes, age 50, a native of Savannah, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, surrounded by her devoted mother and loving family at Select Specialty Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, James E. Holmes.

Natasha was born in Savannah, Georgia, October 23, 1975. She was an honor graduate of Windsor High School class of 1994. She matriculated at Armstrong Atlantic College, now known as Georgia Southern University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in English and Language Pathology. She furthered her studies at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia receiving her Master of Arts degree in Special Education in 2001 and her Educational Specialist in 2004. Natasha completed additional graduate studies in educational administration at Georgia Southern and Thomas University in Thomasville, Georgia.

Natasha accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Peaceful Zion Baptist Church. In February 1989, she joined Second African Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend James Cantrell. She served faithfully in many church ministries, including; Media Committee chair, secretary of the Oper Walker Women’s Ministry, chair of the Education Commission Ministry, and church trustee.

She began her twenty-three-year career as a resolute special education educator at Coastal Georgia Comprehensive Academy; she received numerous recognitions for her pursuit of excellence and commitment to her students. She was honored by Coastal GLKS District 15 in 2006 and 2016 as Special Education Teacher of the Year. Natasha’s most recent position was Assistant Principal/ Program Manager at The Learning Academy.

Natasha also was involved in many civic and social organizations, such as the Junior League of Savannah being recognized in 2017 as Community Volunteer of the Year and served as chair of the Nominating Committee, At-Large Director-Board of Directors, and chair of the following: Community Outreach, Diversity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee, DIVAS Mentoring Program and Build-a-Bridge, Inc. Further, she was a Charter Member of Tau Alpha Chapter and held many positions in the Savannah Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta serving as chair of the following elected and appointed positions: Arts and Letters Committee, Delta GEMS, Financial Fortitude Committee, and co-chair of Founders Day. A former member of Alice F. Roberts Four Leaf Clover Socio-Civic Club and served faithfully as the club’s secretary. An avid reader, she participated and enjoyed Book Club discussions and birthday celebrations with several colleagues.

Natasha survivors include: a devoted mother: Sharon J. Holmes, a loving brother: Michael A. Holmes of Atlanta, Georgia, caring Aunts: Marilyn Brown, Evelyn Holmes, Jonesboro, Georgia, Pauline (Dr. Charles), Roxanne Scott (Rufus) of Jacksonville, Florida, a “sister cousin” Altena Garvin of Clyo, Georgia, a special goddaughter Dallas Carpenter of Statesboro, Georgia, numerous BFFs: and a niece, and a host of cousins and friends.

Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Omega Omega's Service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6:00pm for members of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Thanks!

Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 8:00am-10:00am at Second African Baptist Church (in the Square), 123 Houston Street, Savannah, GA 31401.

Celebration of Life Services will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:00am at Second African Baptist Church (in the Square), 123 Houston Street, Savannah, GA 31401.

Interment ~ Hillcrest Abbey East Memorial Gardens, 1600 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31404.

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