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Evelyn Garvey Obituary

GARVEY, EVELYN H., 84, of Louisville, was taken to Heaven by Angels, Monday, September 10, 2007. She was preceded in death by her sons, Lawrence Joseph and Donald Patrick Garvey; and her daughter, Nancy Lee Bischoff. Mrs. Garvey is survived by her sons, Dick, Bill (Shirley) and Mike (Brenda) Garvey; daughters, Barbara Magruder (Joseph Edwin) and Mary Jo Nay (Ray Barrow); brother, Philip Huggins; sister, Dorothy Hughes; 26 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren. Cremation was chosen. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Foreman's, Jeffersontown is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice of Louisville, Kidney Foundation or Cystic Fibrosis.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Sep. 11, 2007.

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October 17, 2007

Donation: Hospice of Louisville
JACK & MARY LEE HIGDON (Lou., KY)

October 17, 2007

Donation: Hospice of Louisville
Friends of Barbara & Edwin & Fam.
RON & JOANNE CURRY(Jeffersontown,KY)

Royal Order of the Georgeous Eight ( Bunco )

October 15, 2007

Donation: To Hospice of Louisville

Ann Frey

October 6, 2007

Donation: To American Cancer Society in memory of Evelyn H. Garvey

Margaret Huggins Neff

October 6, 2007

Donation: To American Cancer Society in memory of Evelyn Garvey by her Aunt Margaret.

Doris & Joe Sostarich

October 6, 2007

Donation: To Hospice & Palliative Care of Louisville in memory of Evelyn H. Garvey

Bill & Ruth Schmuckie

October 6, 2007

Donation: To Hospice & Palliative Care of Louisville in memory of Evelyn H. Garvey

Paul & Mary Issing

October 6, 2007

Donation: To Hospice in memory of Evelyn Garvey

Ruth & Bill Schmuckie

October 6, 2007

Donation: Mass Card for masses to be said.

Guy & Margie Magruder

October 6, 2007

Donation: To Boy's Haven in memory of Evelyn H. Garvey

Nan & Ron Sakal

October 6, 2007

Donation: National Kidney Foundation in memory

Jeri Garvey Van Huyck

October 5, 2007

CARD: Hope springs up like blossoms with a bright spot here and there...Comfort comes in quiet moments on the wings of prayer. Wishing you quiet moments of peace. Thinking of you everyday.

Mary and Mike Stephenson

September 28, 2007

Bill and Shirley

So sorry to hear of your loss

Sister Clarence Marie Luckett

September 28, 2007

Bill and Shirley
I have placed a request for the Sacred Heart Memorial in the name of Evelyn Garvey. Your loved one will be remembered in daily masses.

Jennifer/Mark Anderson

September 28, 2007

Shirley;
So sorry to hear about your loss.

Elaine McKim

September 28, 2007

Shirley
With Sympathy

Debbie Braun

September 28, 2007

Bill/Shirley
Thinking of you

Bill/Billie Foster

September 28, 2007

Bil/Shirley
Thinking of you at this sad time.

Ronnie/Judy Hutchins

September 28, 2007

Bill/Shirley
Ronnie and I were so sorry to hear about the loss of bill's mother

KOSAIR TEMPIL

September 28, 2007

Bill/Shirley
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHT'S AND PRAYERS
ALL YOUR FRIENDS OF THE
DIRECTOR STAFF LADIES

Terry/Kendall Allen

September 28, 2007

Bill/Shirley--Thinking of you

Butch/Suzette Govoni

September 28, 2007

THINKING OF YOU

Karen/Harold Sanders

September 28, 2007

Bill/Shirley;
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother.You both are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care & Love

BJ&Jean Durrett

September 28, 2007

Shirley--
With heartfelt sympathy and many prayers

Bobby/Sue Grigsby

September 28, 2007

Bill&Shirley;
Thinking of you at this time of loss.

Ron&Jan Waiz

September 28, 2007

Bill-- Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers

Corps Of Engineers

September 28, 2007

SHIRLEY/BILL
Prayers from all of us
The Corps Of Engineers

Richard/Judy Hartman

September 28, 2007

Bill&Shirley:
Sorry to hear of your loss. Just wanted to let you know you are in our thought's and prayers.

Craig&Ddenise Bush

September 28, 2007

Bill/Shirley
Thinking of you

Bill Wacker

September 28, 2007

Bill&Shirley
May your faith comfort you.
With heartfilt sympathy
Bill & Caroline

Doyle Jones

September 28, 2007

Bill--We just wanted you to know how sorry we are about your Mothers death. May God be with you in this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers. Doyle & Brenda

Steve Gee

September 28, 2007

Bill&Shirley Thinking of you both.
Steve,Jaique & Nikki

Dean Flick

September 28, 2007

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Love,
Dean & Martha

Debbie Bruner

September 28, 2007

Shirley: I was on TDY and so sorry to hear about Evelyn.She lived right down the street from me, and I was in Nashville. I hope yoy are doing great! I'm sorry we haven't talked in so long .I would love to catch up. God Bless You!

Patty Key

September 27, 2007

Card: I wanted you to know how sorry I am that your mom had to suffer with such a horrible disease and to express my sympathy. Thinking of you.

Anita & Michael Johnson

September 27, 2007

Card: With Deepest Sympathy and Prayers. So very sorry to learn of the passing of your mother

Richard ( Alan ) McKay

September 27, 2007

Card: Dear Ones, Memories keep the one you loved close to you in spirit and thought and always in your heart, today and forever. With Love,

Harold & Carol Eisenbach

September 24, 2007

Card: With Thoughts and paryers to comfort you in the loss of someone Very Special. Your Mother was a wonderful person. I'm so glad I got to know her over the years. Hope this finds you well. God bless you. Fondly,

Aggie & Bob McMillen

September 22, 2007

Card: Garvey Family:
Thinking of you and remembering you in our prayers. We haven't seen your mother in several years, but we can remember many picnic's that we enjoyed with her, your family and all the relative at Shawnee Park in Louisville and other places. They were the 'Good Ole Days" and lots of fun. We loved her and we love all of you. Just think... she has seen Jesus. Take care and God Bless. Three masses are to be said for Evelyn at our church St. John The Baptist. Love and Prayers,

Samantha & Cassidy Martinez

September 21, 2007

Grandma, we hope that your having a great time in heaven, we love you very much and miss you, too!

Jerry & Rose ILari

September 21, 2007

Card: Mary Jo & Ray
We'll keep you in our prayers. The loss of a parent is very hard. Your memories will give you comfort

Judy Ness / Hamilton

September 21, 2007

Dear Garvey Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Mom told me about this last week but I didn't see the anouncement right away. I just checked again and found this guest book. We all wanted to let you all know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family now and always.
Judy Ness Hamilton
Dolores McMillen Ness, Jax Fla's daughter)

Just Like Grandma

Elizabeth Martinez (Garvey)

September 20, 2007

One of my fondest memories of Grandma was going to her house and playing with her slot machine and last summer my 2 daughters got to do the same thing. Grandma was so much fun and I will truly miss her... I love you Grandma!

Michelle Bazeley ( apt # 8 )

September 20, 2007

Card: My deepest sympathy. Evelyn was a wonderful lady and a great neighbor. I will miss seeing her poinsetta and watching her talk to my cats. Succotash liked to hiss at her, but Evelyn didn't take it personally. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Rita Bischoff

September 20, 2007

Card: Garvey Family, In this hour of sadness, may the sincere sympathy of your friends help to comfort you. Prayers,

Donna Barrow

September 20, 2007

Card: At such a time, there isn't much that anyone can say, but many thoughts go out to you in sympathy today. And many hearts are hoping you'll find strenght and comfort, too, In knowing other share the loss of the one so dear to you. My thoughts and Prayers are with you

Mary & Elmer Cunningham Family

September 20, 2007

Card: May you find strength in your faith, comfort in God's love, and peace in knowing your friends are praying for you, In Sympathy

Steve & Dottie Sparrow

September 20, 2007

Card: May thoughts of all your mother meant - Of love she gave, of good times spent - Bring you peace and comfort, too, And keep your mother close to you, With Deepest Sympathy,

Joe & Rebecca Rafferty

September 20, 2007

Card: Your mother leaves a rich legacy. Her love is evident in the many ways she shapped your life and made you who you are. Through you, because of you, her light continues to shine. With Sympathy,

Anne & Bill Hill

September 20, 2007

Card: Knowing your mother is at peach is reason to celebrate. This is still a difficult time but the good memories and your loved ones will help in the time ahead.

Mike & Mary Stephenson

September 20, 2007

Card: May you find peace and strength in the days to come. We are so sorry to hear of your loss

Ray & Evelyn Tackett

September 20, 2007

Card: Garvey Family,
My heart aches for you. Thank God for lasting memories.
When you're looking into the sky at night and see that one bright star all alone, that is Evelyn telling you she is okay and she is watching over you

Sue Kaeonil

September 20, 2007

Card: Mary Jo, My deep sorrow with you that you lost your mother, Respectfully

Marita Wise

September 20, 2007

Card: With Caring Thoughts and Deepest sympathy at this time - Please take some comfort in knowing how many thoughts are with you, every day.

Pat Garvey

September 15, 2007

Giving up a loved one is never easy. My prayers are with the entire family.
Pat Garvey

Marty & Hank Murawski

September 13, 2007

Evelyn Garvey Family,
It doesn't matter how old they were or how "prepared" we thought we were to lose them, saying that final goodbye to our mothers is a tremendous shock in our lives.
We will remember all of you in prayer.

June and Moose Kraus

September 13, 2007

I know Evelyn said she was ready, but it is never easy for those of us left behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, June and Moose

Sonya Sakal

September 12, 2007

I'm sorry Mary Jo, just wanting you to know you're in my thoughts, as is your mom.

Nan Sakal

September 12, 2007

MaryJo & family - our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope you're with me when my time comes, since you seem to have special friends with wings - amazing!! Love, Nan, Ron and family

September 12, 2007

Barbara, Mary Jo, Bill and Mike...
We know how hard it is to loose a Mother. We hope your loving memories will help to comfort you.
We will keep you in our prayers.
Mary Lee & Jack Higdon

September 12, 2007

Our thoughts are with you at this time.
No words can express our sympathy that is felt for all of you in your great loss. May it help to know we are thinking of you with sympathy and caring.
Ruth & Bill Schmuckie

September 12, 2007

Evelyn Garvey Family,
We are so sorry to hear you have lost someone so precious to your hearts.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers with deepest sympathy and love.
Doris and Joe Sostarich

Ann Griffin

September 11, 2007

I will never forget everything your mom taught me and her understanding and kindness. She was able to go with the angels to heaven with grace and dignity. Now I have another star to look at at night, when I look to the sky to see my mom and dad's stars.
love to you all
Ann

Mary Jean Timmel

September 11, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Know there are many who hold you in their thoughts and prayers. The world has loss a great lady.
Love,
Mary Jean

George Nightingale

September 11, 2007

Mary-Jo Even though it was for the best ,I know it is still hard to take. May the lord be with you at this time and always.

JUDITH PERKINS

September 11, 2007

DEAR BARBARA:
MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY IS WITH YOU IN THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. KNOW THAT SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE WHERE SHE WILL HAVE NO MORE PAIN AND SUFFERING; WE WILL ALL SEE HER IN THAT "GREAT GETTING UP MORNING." DARKNESS COMES AT NIGHT, BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING. THANKS FOR THE TIMES WHEN YOU REACHED OUT TO ME IN MY DISTRESS AND SORROW. YOUR KINDNESS WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. SO FOR RIGHT NOW- IT IS GOOD NIGHT-I'LL SEE YOU IN THE MORNING. CONTINUE TO LOOK TO GOD FOR STRENGTH. IN CHRIST, JUDITH LA RONE PERKINS

Danny, Debbie, Red and Shannon

September 11, 2007

Bill, Shirley and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Just know your Mom is dancing on the floor of Heaven and at eternal peace. One day we all hope to join her there

DIANA DAVIS

September 11, 2007

My Dear Mary Jo,and Ray,
we are so very sorry,for your LOSS.
We know your MOM,was a big part of your Life!!!!She will be missed,by so many.We send our Heart felt sympathy,out to the whole Family.
We Love You Both, so much!!!Love Diana,& Mike.GOD BLESS YOU ALWAY'S.

Michael Garvey

September 11, 2007

Mom I will truely miss you every day. Please watch me daily, because I need your help. Love always, your baby boy....Mike

Gary Fields

September 11, 2007

Bill, Shirley and the Garvey family, I am sorry for your loss. In this time of sorrow, look to the good times that you had and never forget that your family is the most important thing in life.

Vickie Wisman Sizemore

September 11, 2007

To the family,
Our mother will be so glad to see your mom. They shared some good times together. I'm sure you will miss your mom but this is now a celebration for her.
An old family friend.
Vickie Wisman Sizemore

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