NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mrs. Jeanette Gartman Hair Garrison, 74, of North Augusta, SC, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Graveside services and burial will be held at Pen Branch Cemetery on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at 2 pm with the Dr. Rev. Robert Fuller officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 am until 1 pm at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home in North (mcalhanyfh.com). A memorial service will be held Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11 am at Fairview Presbyterian Church in North Augusta, SC. A reception will be held immediately after the service in the church fellowship hall, where the family will receive friends. Mrs. Garrison, a resident of North Augusta for over 50 years, was a native of North, SC. She was born on April 27, 1938 to the late Ataway and Brunette Strickland Gartman and later adopted and reared by Thomas and Lola Martin Hair. Mrs. Garrison graduated from North High School and was later awarded a nursing degree from Orangeburg Hospital School of Nursing in 1960. She served as a registered nurse at Orangeburg Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. She was commended for her excellent patient care. Mrs. Garrison received her B.S. and M.S. in health care administration from St. Joseph's College in Maine. She was the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthmaster, Inc., one of the largest private home health care companies in the country. She was a member of numerous nursing societies, including the American Nursing Association and the Georgia Nursing Association. Mrs. Garrison was an active member of Fairview Presbyterian Church for many years. She was a kind, generous and considerate woman who was noted for her dedication to her staff, coworkers, and her profession. Survivors include her children, Joseph Christopher Garrison (Melody) of North Augusta, SC; and Janece (Jan) Marsha Garrison, New York, NY; 2 granddaughters, Anne Elise Garrison and Mary Caroline Garrison, both of North Augusta, SC; and a brother, Gene Gartman (Natalie) of Orangeburg, SC. Memorials may be made to Fairview Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 1101 Carolina Avenue, North Augusta, SC, 29841, or to the charity of one's choice.
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Sorry to hear of Mrs. Garrison's passing. I worked for her in Augusta then later North Augusta 1988-1993. I found her very generous and caring toward her employees. My sympathy to her family.
Hon. Cathy P. Rouse-Nicholson
February 22, 2013
Chris and Jan i am so sorry about your mom. She was a very classy lady and i loved her dearly. I remember the first time i started working for your mom i was in the 10 grade at NASH. She will be truly missed.
Robin Bates
January 16, 2013
A very wonderful person to work for. She was very kind ,most generous and truly cared for her employees and patients. I learned much from her. So sorry we had lost touch thru the years.
Julianne Dunn/Hendrix
December 29, 2012
Chris and Family,
I worked at Healthmaster and First Choice Medical with Ms. Garrison.
Ms. Garrison was a very intellectual and accomplished woman.
She was very generous to her staff, cared for people deeply and touched many lives along life's way.
What a legacy she left her family and friends.
When I think of her, I smile and the memories are good one's...
Be proud of your mother, as she was very deserving.
"For many are called, but few are chosen". From the book of Matthew.
Fondley,
Cynthia H. May
Cynthia May
December 26, 2012
My heart goes out to all of us who had the privilege of knowing, loving and working with Mrs. Garrison. She was first and foremost a nurse; she cared for people. Working for her was one of the most exciting and challenging times of my career, and I will always be grateful for the lessons I learned from her and the management staff. My heart goes out to Chris and Jan and her grandchildren. Mrs. G was an awesome woman.
Kimberly Belk
December 6, 2012
To the Garrison family you all have my deepest sympathy. Mrs. "G" will be missed. I too worked at Healthmaster for 9 years and she was always kind and generous to all of us. Chris and Jan Marsha god bless you and yours.
Daisy McDaniel-Mitchell
November 25, 2012
My prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow. God Bless!
Linda Blake Mallon
November 22, 2012
Chris and Jan, your mom was a lovely lady. I enjoyed working at Health Care Services and learned much from her input. She was dedicated to her patients and employees. May God's comforting arms surround you at this time.
Julie Cliborn
November 19, 2012
So sad to learn about this. What a great family, you are all in my prayers.
Bill Morgan
November 19, 2012
I was sad to hear of Mrs. G's passing. She truly loved the patients we took care of and her Healthmaster family and we were a family. I hope everyone will focus on the positive impact she and Dr. Joe had on so many lives. Our prayers are with you Chris and Jan you truly have remarkable parents.
Lonnie Keyes
November 17, 2012
Heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. Mrs. G. will long be remembered for her kindness and generosity.
Lucy Harris
November 17, 2012
To the family you have my sympathy,Ms G was a wonderful person to work for.
Eliza Benjamin
November 17, 2012
Chris and Jan
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Mrs. G was always a great employer and good friend. She will be truly missed. May God Bless. Prayers and thoughts are with all.
Tresha Leedom
November 17, 2012
Chris, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, she was always very thoughtful, your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Barbara Edwards-Phillips, Atlanta, Georgia
November 16, 2012
In life, Jeanette was an amazing talent, mentor and friend. I think her contributions and leadership in the field of aging improved access to services for seniors.Her life was a true reflection of God's love!I am praying for the family during this difficult time.
Jeanette Cummings
November 16, 2012
Through many years Jeanette(and Joe) were wonderful neighbors to my loved ones.Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Zonelle Boykin
November 16, 2012
I always loved Jeanette. She was a kind and caring lady and I was blessed to have worked for her and to have had her as a friend. God Bless to all the family.
Susan Pond
November 16, 2012
Chris, Jan Marsha,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May God bless you and your families during this time of sorrow.
Elaine Dorman
Elaine Dorman
November 16, 2012
I'm very sadden to learn of Mrs.Garrison death. She certainly knew all of her employees and any happenings with their families. It was my pleasure to work for her at Healthmaster. To the family, please know we are thinking of you all. Jean D.
Jean Dillard
November 16, 2012
Sorry about the loss of your mother.
Mrs. WKC
November 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Mrs. Garrison was an amazing and wonderful woman. I am a former employee of Healthmaster and she was the most caring, kind and generous employer of all times. She will be sadly missed.
Euna Stripling
November 16, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to the family. I had the pleasure working many years for her. Lynn Rhoden Felberg
November 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Sue Buck
November 16, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jeanette was an amazing woman---she will be missed.David and Janice Petsch
November 16, 2012
Jeanette was a great person who will be missed. She was a distant cousin, and we have many happy memories of her, of Joe, and of Uncle Tom and Aunt Lola.
Marvin and Betsy Hayden
November 16, 2012
My condolences to the Family of Mrs Garrison.I had the pleasure to work for her at Healthmaster, she was generous and kind to her employes...
Gigi McGaha
November 16, 2012
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