JEANNINE GARRETT Obituary

GARRETT, JEANNINE R., 45

Gainesville - Jeannie R. Garrett, 45, passed away October 28th at Haven Hospice, Gainesville, FL. She was born February 14, 1967 in Vero Beach, FL.

She is survived by her husband, Derek Garrett, mother Janis Murray, father Jerry M. Johnson and his wife Shirley, and sister JaneIle Franks (Walter). She is also survived by her 'bonus' siblings Heather Toledo, Sabrina Toledo (Arthur), Amy Hodges, Slate Hodges (Dianna) and Derrick Powell. In addition, her in laws Lynette & Steven Snyder, brother in laws Chuck Garrett (AnnaRae), Eric Garrett (Sheryl), Paul Snyder (Keisha), sisters in law Felice Harrington (Frank), Rachel Beaugez, and Rebecca Snyder.

Jeannine was raised in Vero Beach and moved to Jupiter Fl when she was a teenager. She graduated from Jupiter High School and moved to Ogden, Utah after graduation. Eventually, she moved to Salt Lake city and became active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she met her husband. While in Salt Lake, she worked for the IRS and the local paper, The Deseret News.

Jeannine and Derek moved to Gainesville in 2004 where she remained active in her church and continued her career in medical billing and insurance verification.

Jeannine was an avid reader, and, as a child loved to write short stories and poetry. She was in the process of writing a book which is unfinished. She worked in the library of her church and made home visits occasionally. She was always willing to help others as she was a loving, caring, giving young woman.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 3rd at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 3745 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32605

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made in Jeannine's honor to Haven Hospice, 4200 N.W. 90th blvd. Gainesville, Fl. 32606.

Published by Gainesville Sun from Nov. 1 to Nov. 3, 2012.
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Jeannine left us too soon. I feel she had a lot more years to offer for all she has done for so many people. It'll take me a while to realize she's gone. I will miss her tremendously.

Andrea Miller

November 7, 2012

Everyone loves Jeannine. She will be greatly missed.

Tony Biddleman

November 4, 2012

Hi Derrick,
We are so very sorry to hear of Jeannine passing away. I'm sure you are going threw a tremendous loss. You will definitely be in our thoughts and prayers. We always have remembered both of you and your love for life. May Gods sweet spirit be with you at this difficult time.

Todd & Christine Nunley

November 4, 2012

So sorry to hear of this! Derek my thoughts are with you! You were both great friends!! Wendy Cragun Foy

November 4, 2012

I was Jeannine's roommate in SLC. She was always a very thoughtful person, and I have not one doubt that she's touched many lives and will be missed.

Deanna Lawrence

November 4, 2012

I am sorry to hear of Jeanine's passing. Sge was such a great person. I will miss her very much. Derek, Hang in there you know you will be together again someday.

Nancy Montgomery

November 3, 2012

My name is Douglas D. Palmer. I live in Draper, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City where I worked as a reporter at the Deseret News. I was informed of Jeannine's passing yesterday by a fellow reporter, Lynn Arave. I retired 12 years ago from the newspaper, and I regret that I have not kept in touch with Jeannine. She was a good friend of Lynn and I and many other people at the paper. Jeannine was a very sweet, wonderful person. Among many other things, she and Lynn attended a missionary farewell for my wife and I before we were leaving for a one-year mission in New Mexico. If someone would communicate with me by e-mail, [email protected] or phone, 801-571-6239, I would appreciate it in terms of bringing me up to date on her activities and the illness that resulted in her passing. In the meantime, I would like to send my sincere condolences to her husband, Derek, to her parents and other relatives. May the Lord comfort and bless you and watch over you. Sincerely, Douglas D. Palmer

Douglas Palmer

November 3, 2012

I worked with Jeannine at DIG...she was always cheerful and understanding. The world lost a very caring woman...prayers to the family and especially Derek!! We will all miss her smile.

Nancy Baxley

November 3, 2012

to the family, it is hard to put into words, but my prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time. Jeannine was very near and dear to my heart and yes, she did leave this world way too early. You will be missed my friend.

November 3, 2012

As friends of her mother's, the entire family is in our hearts and prayers. It is so very hard to lose a child, it is not the natural order. But we have to trust in God's order. Love and blessing to you all.

Rich and Maggie Mater

November 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Celebrate her life and share the love in your hearts for Jeannine with each other.

Angela Sprague

November 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I pray that your wonderful memories of Jeannine help and comfort you. I pray god will give you strength.

Monica Towns

November 1, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I pray that God will give you strength and may you find comfort in the wonderful memories you shared.

November 1, 2012

My heart goes out to her family and everyone that knew her. She was a very kind hearted person and I am going to miss her dearly.

Genevieve Alexander

November 1, 2012

It was very interesting working with Jeannine there was never a dull moment in the office. She will be missed. My prayers go out to Derrick and her family.

November 1, 2012

To Derek and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. There's nothing we can say that will ease your pain but we just wanted you guys to know that we are thinking of you. Our deepest condolences. Jeannine will be missed.

Lou/Earle LeBron/Ladd

November 1, 2012

Jeannine worked at the SHCC and we had times when we would discuss books, family and thoughts on life itself. From these small moments with her I knew her to be an intelligent, kind, and dedicated woman. She will be missed.

Connie Jylanki

November 1, 2012

Jeannine was such a wonderful and thoughtful person. She will be greatly missed. With deepest sympathy, Colleen Wells

November 1, 2012

Jeannine was a wonderful person with a kind heart and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

Mary Flowers

November 1, 2012

I have a heavy heart knowing she passed away too young and so unexpectedly.

Toni Ratliff

November 1, 2012

I worked with Jeannine at the UF Student Health Care Center. She was such a hardworker and dedicated employee. I enjoyed our conversations and her love for her husband and family. She had a kind and loving spirit. She will truly be missed.

Tracey Niblack

November 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be greatly missed.

Gloria Gould

November 1, 2012

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