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Mary Garrison Obituary

Mary Lou Garrison VIRGINIA BEACH - Mary Lou Ashby Garrison, 78, an ideal wife, mother and grand- mother, was promoted to her heavenly home on Nov. 16, 2010, while at her home surrounded by her family. Initially from Stafford, Va., she had been a local resident since 1958. She attended John Marshall High in Richmond before attending Randolph- Macon College in Ashland, Va. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Jack Garrison, whom she assisted in the practice of family medicine. She was a devoted homemaker who raised nine children and nine grandchildren. She was an avid reader, gardener, and loved animals as she raised rabbits, dogs and birds. She was an active member of the Thalia community and a member of the Thalia United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Julie and Dale Farino, Patti and Gene Graeff, Paul Garrison, Lisa Garrison, Larry and Lorie Garrison, and Donna Garrison, all of Virginia Beach, David and Merelee Garrison of State College, Pa., Carol and Brad Pincombe of Middleton, Wis., and Roger Garrison of San Francisco; nine grandchildren who enjoyed the warmth of her loving arms include Matthew (Amber) and Scott Garrison, Courtney and Kendall Farino, Collin Smith and Chloe Garrison, and Madison, Morgan and Tyler Pincombe. Extended family includes David and Barbara Turner of Woodbridge, Va., and their children, Brian and Amanda. She is also survived by a brother, Richard Ashby and a sister, Virginia Lee Dunkum, both of Stafford, Va. A special thank you to Dr. Charanjit Singh, Dr. Norma Magpoc, Dr. Douglas Schriber, Bruce Hunter, Carolyn Baxter, and the staffs of Best & Dependable Home Health Care, At Home Instead, Home Choice Partners and Odyssey Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Thalia United Methodist Church, 4321 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452. In lieu of flowers, she would prefer a gift be made to a charity of your choice. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2010.

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November 26, 2010

Dear David, Merelee and sons and rest of family,

Reading your mother's, mother -in-law and grandmother's obituary shows how much she was loved and cherished. Being a wife of a physician is hard enough but assisting in his practice and raising a large family is a feat all in itself. What a wonderful person.
And I know she felt the love of her family surrounding her as God called her home.
Yvonne Patterson Kollman

Edith Cohen

November 22, 2010

Dr. Garrison,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your entire family on your recent loss.
Dr. Edith J. Cohen and Staff
Bayside Medical Associates

November 22, 2010

Dr. Garriaon and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss.
From all of us at Professional Heating & Cooling.

rhonda forbes

November 20, 2010

Dr. Jack and your beautiful family.. You are in our thoughts and prayers.. You have been on our minds alot over the years.. You all were such good friends to all of our family. Dr Jack and my dad, Bucky Moore were close til my dad's departure from this earth. I really wanted to be there for you today, but I just had shoulder replacement surgery and cant get there.. God bless all of you, from all of the Moore family.. joey,carol,me,dot,baby,florence and all relatives

Glenn and Tammy Owens

November 19, 2010

To Dr. Garrison and all the Garrison family. We were sadden to hear of your loss. The obituary said it all as she was a warm and loving friend to all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Our memories of Mary will last a lifetime. Hope to see you all around Christmas. Glenn and Tammy

tina braun

November 19, 2010

Dr. Garrison and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss.. I didnt have the pleasure of meeting Ms. Garrison , but I was a patient of yours for many years. You would share stories about your wife all the time. You and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts...

Amy Mathis Wells

November 19, 2010

To Dr. Jack and Family, our family's thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. I will always remember her inviting me into your home and showing off her birds to me. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed by many. God bless and take care. Amy Mathis Wells and family

November 19, 2010

Dr.Garrison,my most sincere sympathy for you and your family.You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.You were always there for my family and even visited my dying mother as friend not as her doctor in her last days and I will never forget your kindness. Julie Gerloff Santos.

mark garcea

November 19, 2010

Dr. Garrison, Larry and family "My deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless you all and Mrs. Garrison rest in peace and have eternal salvation..

Mark Garcea

Shirley Holmes Flint

November 19, 2010

My deepest sympathies are with all of the Garrison family. Mrs. Garrison was indeed a wonderful woman with all whom she came in contact with. She was always the lady and will be remembered as a great one. When I worked for Dr. Garrison, she always treated me as if I was part of the family and always welcomed me into their home. My thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Garrison and his family.

Lynn Valos

November 19, 2010

To Dr. Jack and your family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember Dr. Jack kidding me about my husband selling the same sex birds to Mrs. Garrison. I also remember working briefly with Mrs. Garrison and remember what a wonderful person she was. May your memories comfort you. The Bill Valos family

Larry & Deanna Pincombe

November 19, 2010

Dr. Garrison and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

Marcella & Joe Beard

November 19, 2010

Dr. Garrison,
Joe and I are so sorry about your wife, we know how much you loved each other.

Thank you for all you did for us.
Joe and Marcella Beard

Paul Ange

November 19, 2010

Dr. Jack and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss of your beloved wife. You folks have meant so much to my family and I over the years. Please know that we will be praying for all of you during this time of great sorrow.

Paul Ange, Ahoskie, NC

Ira Miller

November 19, 2010

To the Garrison family from the Miller family: we were lucky to have known and had the opportunity to appreciate what a wonderful, kind and generous lady Mary was. We join you in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Julie and Ira, and family.

November 19, 2010

Dear Donna and Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May the memories of your wonderful mother bring you comfort.....
Robert Roman and Claus Ihlemann

Lin Booth

November 19, 2010

Dr Garrison & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God Bless you all. Lin Booth

November 18, 2010

Jack, we were so sorry to hear about Mary's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during these trying times. She was a great lady. Bob & Carolyn Waddell

Naomi Charboneau

November 18, 2010

Dr. Garrison and Family,
Mrs. "G" was a warm, loving woman. I enjoyed visiting with her when stopping in with Patti. May her love and memories bring peace to you and your family.
Love, Naomi

November 18, 2010

Dr. Jack and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. You, Mama G and your family are truly very special to us. We love you and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Love,
Jeff, Donna, Corbitt and CaeLynn Johnson

November 18, 2010

To the Garrison family and especially our friend Paul, we offer our sincere condolences for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

The Russell Perkins Family Manakin-Sabot, Va.

Cheryl Harriman

November 18, 2010

Dr. Garrison and family - my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. I know Mrs. Garrison was a wonderful woman and she will be missed by many. Take care ~ Cheryl Harriman

desi ashby

November 18, 2010

Our sincere sympathies, with much love & respect.
Mrs. Garrison was a genuine southern lady, whose hospitality knew no
Bounds. Her kindness, love and devotion to her family will leave me with
many great memories.
Desi Ashby & Family

Tom and Julia Wilson

November 18, 2010

Sometimes there are no words. Our loss is Heaven's gain. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. What a totally awesome legacy she leaves for the world to hold dear with the greatest of memories.

Kenny & Debbie Vick

November 18, 2010

Dr. Garrison and Family: You are in are thoughts and prays during this time. Kenny and I just want to let you know that we have lovely memories of you and your wife during the holidays with your live Manger scene.

Veronica Hill

November 18, 2010

Dr. Jack, Julie, Dale, Courtney, and Kendall,

So very sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Garrison. May the loving and cherished memories of your loved one give you comfort and peace at this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Veronica, Jeff, Chase, Chelsea Hill, and Al Leitner

Jim and Becky Walker

November 18, 2010

Dr. Garrison and Family:
In loving memory of a wonderful person.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort.You will always live in our heart and prayers.
Love,
Jim and Becky Walker

Mary Sherrill

November 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 18, 2010

Jack I grieve with you at Mary Lou's death. Vina died in 1997 and I am sure that she would grieve with you too. Rev. Harold W. Johnson

Jonas Miller

November 18, 2010

My condolences to all of the Garrison Family in the passing of your wife, mother and grandmother, we believe that our loss here on earth is Heaven's gain, and look forward to meet again in Glory. May you find peace and comfort in these words. God Bless.

Cyndi Armstrong

November 18, 2010

Words can not properly express the sorrow we are feeling for your loved ones left behind but we celebrate that you are at peace and are not suffering any more. I am so glad to have met you and enjoyed your wonderful sense of humor. We will continue to pray for all those who's lives you've touched.

Thank you for being a blessing to everyone around you.
Tom and Cyndi Armstrong

Bobbi Vaughan Lloyd

November 18, 2010

Oh no. This is so sad. Momma Garrison was such a wonderful lady. I remember when she and mom would breed and raise birds together. And now she joins mom in heaven to enjoy their passion again. My heart goes out to Dr. Garrison and his family.

Debra Simkins

November 18, 2010

Dr. Garrison,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you.............

November 18, 2010

To Dr. Jack and his family who have felt like part of the Vaughan family for all our lives, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. You were always there for us and we in turn will always be here for you. Mrs. Garrison and my mother both shared the love of animals and spent alot of time exchanging information on their birds. God bless you and know our love reaches out to the whole family.
Sharon Vaughan Bander

November 18, 2010

Sincere sympathies to Jack and the Garrison family on the passing of their beloved wife and mother from an old fiend and colleague, Stuart Ashman, M.D.

Jim and Becky Walker

November 18, 2010

Dr. Garrison and Family:
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort. You and your Family will always live in our heart and prayers.
Love,
Jim and Becky Walker

Larry Kight

November 18, 2010

To the Garrison family: You are in my thoughts and prayers today as I read of your loss. I remember Mrs. Garrison from a number of years ago when she, Dr. Garrison, and David were neighbors in Boulevard Manor. A very nice lady. May your memories take away your sadness.

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