Ida Evans Holdsworth, 99, of Versailles passed away at 8pm, Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Crown Pointe Assisted Living Center in Greensburg. She was born at Newport, Kentucky on August 21, 1917 the daughter of Edward and Rilla Messmer. She was married to Claude Evans who preceded her in death and then was married to Duke Holdsworth on August 23, 1973 and he also preceded her in death. Survivors include one step-son Gary (Patsy) Holdsworth of Versailles; two grandsons Scott (Kara) Holdsworth of Greensburg and Brian (Stacy) Holdsworth of Zionsville; 4 great-grandchildren Macy, Chancey, Jocelyn, and Braden, also her brother-in-law Gilbert Laycock of Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. She was also preceded In death by her parents, her sister Grace Laycock, and her brother Edward Messmer. Mrs. Holdsworthwas a former employee of Neustadt- Loring- Andrews Jewelers in Cincinnati and retired after 45 years with the purchasing department of Krogers in Cincinnati. She had enjoyed traveling in her lifetime including trips to Europe. Her hobbies included solving and framing Thomas Kincaid oil painting puzzles, crocheting, embroidery, and quilting. For 93 years of her life Ida was a member of the United Methodist Church, first in Southgate, Kentucky and after moving to Versailles she became a member of the Tyson United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Versailles Eastern Star. Eastern Star services will be held on Wednesday, May 24 at 11am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles followed by funeral services with Rev. Mike Dixon officiating. Visitation will be from 10am until time of services. Graveside services will be on Wednesday at 2pm at the Evergreen Cemetery in Southgate, Kentucky. Memorials may be given to the Decatur-Shelby County Hospice or the Tyson United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.