GARRISON, Roberta S., 94, went home to Heaven on March 15, 2008 surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Edgar Paul Garrison Sr. Mrs. Garrison was a member of Wake Forest Baptist Church and the Seekers Bible Class was also a member of Northminster Baptist Church in Richmond, Va., where she was a deacon for 50 years. She is survived by her son, E. Paul Garrison Jr. and his wife, Beth. Surviving also are grandson, Edward P Garrison; granddaughters, Lauren R. Garrison, and Ashley N. Lafko; sister, Lucille S. Moore of Salem, Mo.; and several beloved nieces and nephews. Services will be held Tuesday, March 18 at 11 a.m. at Wake Forest Baptist Church and Saturday, March 22, 2008 at The Gardens At Wakefield, in Raleigh, N.C. at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions are to be made to Carmel Church, Ruther Glen, Va. 22546 A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 South Main Street, Wake Forest, N.C. 27587. (919-556-5811). www.brightfunerals.com
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Roberta is simply cherished by so many, we were blessed to count her as a friend. Not only will she be missed, certain not to be forgotten.
You remain in our prayers. God Bless, Julie
Ethel Throckmorton's Grand Niece
Julie Alley
March 20, 2008 | Galway Ireland & Chicago, IL
I met your mother when she came to my aunt (Ethel Throckmorton) birthday parties in Richmond. She was very knowledgeable about my mother (Agnes) family (the Houston )and Carolina County. Roberta was the nicest & sweet lady, it was a pleasure to know her.
My prayer are with her family at this time.
Linda Kiracofe
March 17, 2008 | Aylett,VA 23009, VA
Edgar's mother and my grandmother were sisters "Maggie Ely Seagraves". I met your mother when she came in many years ago for the Ely Reunions. She was a lovely lady.
Susie Howard Baker
March 16, 2008 | Pennington Gap, VA
I love you Grandma!!!!
Ashley Lafko
March 16, 2008 | Wake Forest, NC
