Mary E. Garrett

HANOVER Mary E. Garrett, 75, entered into God's eternal care at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at her home. Born in Hanover, on February 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Ralph D. and Margaret S. Crumrine Garrett. For 25 years, Ms. Garrett had been a Fashion Retail Buyer for several area department stores. She had also managed the Golden Lane Antique Gallery and was last employed as a Receptionist at the Hanover YWCA. She loved the Arts, especially theater, and directed as well as acted in more than 50 plays for the Hanover Community Players. Ms. Garrett was also an accomplished seamstress and served as the costume mistress for the Eichelberger Performing Arts Center in Hanover. She organized "Debbie's Shawls", a program for VNA Hospice in memory of her niece, Deborah Loss. Ms. Garrett was a member of the Hanover Area Arts Guild and was a Past President of the Guild. She graduated from Eichelberger High School with the class of 1951. Surviving are her brother, Walter "Bud" Garrett of Hanover; a sister, Frances R. Loss of Hanover; and nieces and nephews. Ms. Garrett was preceded in death by two brothers, David C. Garrett and Robert L. Garrett; and a sister, Eleanor V. Dherit. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Redeemer United Church of Christ, 107 E. King St., Littlestown. The Rev. Denise Smelley will officiate, with the Rev. Scott Sager assisting. Burial will be private at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hanover Area Arts Guild, 32 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA 17331; Eichelberger Performing Arts Center-Costume Dept., 95 Stock St., Hanover, PA 17331; VNA Hospice, 440 N. Madison St., Hanover, PA 17331; or the YWCA "Safe Home" Program, 23 W. Chestnut St., Hanover, PA 17331. Panebaker Funeral Home, 311 Broadway, Hanover, is assisting the family with the arrangements. To send a condolence, please visit www.panebakerfuneralhome.com