Annette Garrison

Annette Bailey Garrison began her life's journey, July 20, 1958, at Clarksdale, MS. The last child, born to Orville and Vera Youngblood Bailey, Annette grew up enjoying the company of her five siblings. With the loss of her father at an early age, Annette became very close to her mother. Over the years she attracted the attention of Charles Garrison, who was introduced to her by a member of the family. Both from large families, they soon discovered they had a lot in common. They were united in marriage on August 6, 1976 at the Church Of God in Clarksdale MS. and they made their home in Clarksdale until her mother's passing. They soon moved to West Helena where Annette decided to continue her education at Phillips County Community College. She specialized in medical records and coding and found a job with Dr. Ronald Frederick. A very precise person, Annette excelled at the job and was a loyal employee for more than 25 years. She was a loving wife,  a good cook, a perfectionist at cleaning and decorating her home and loved to fill her home with antiques. her home was adorned with beautiful pieces of needlepoint she created. She and Charles became member of the Twin City Church Of Christ soon after moving to the area. On Sunday, November 19, 2017 Annette suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. She was the daughter of Orville and Vera (Youngblood) Bailey. Annette was born on July 20, 1958 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Life's journey brought her to the West Helena community where she worked as a secretary for Dr. Ronald Frederick. and was a member of the Twin City Church of Christ.  Annette is survived by her husband, Charles Garrison, sister, Ruth Winters (L.D.), and brother in law, Don Godsey. She was preceded in death by  her parents, Orville and Vera Bailey, brother, Howard Bailey, sisters Carolyn Cook, Hazel Godsey, and Betty Maddox. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 from 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. with services starting at 2:00 P.M. at Bob Neal & Sons Brickell Funeral Home Chapel in Marvell. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Barton.