Maggie Elizabeth Garrison

Maggie Elizabeth Garrison

Maggie Elizabeth Garrison, 90, of Charlottesville, died on Friday, April 23, 2010, at her home.

She was born in Albemarle County, on July 22, 1919, the daughter of the late Wilmer Charles Lamb and Lela Sprouse Lamb. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard T. Garrison Sr.; her sister, Gabie McDaniel; and three brothers, Harry Lamb, Wilmer Lamb, and Carroll Lamb.

Mrs. Garrison was a member of South Plain Presbyterian Church and was retired from the Dietary Department of the University of Virginia. She was an avid reader, crossword puzzle worker and loved her family dearly.

She is survived by her son, Richard T. Garrison Jr. and his wife, Doris, of Charlottesville; three daughters, Anne G. Pritchett, Pat Neel and her husband, Gray, and Margaret Stavitski and her husband, Richard, all of Charlottesville; one brother, William "Bill" Lamb and his wife, Helen, of Charlottesville; 10 grandchildren, Barry and Alan Pritchett, Mark and Michael Neel, Julie and David Stavitski, Susan, Sharon and Roslyn Garrison, and Allison Parker; 12 great- grandchildren; and her devoted canine companion, Patches.

A graveside funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at Holly Memorial Gardens, with Chaplain Dan Malcolm officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 6 p.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010, at the Teague Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank Ayako Britenbach, Mary Ann Pace, Liz Myers, and Cheryl Napier, for all their care and support of Mrs. Garrison during her illness.

The family suggests that memorials be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.

Friends may sign a guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.