Katy Garman

Katy Jo Vargo was my Spanish teacher at Quail Hollow Junior High School in 1968 & 1969 when my family first moved to Charlotte. It says a lot about her in that I have many fond memories still from those classes 55 years ago. Just today I came across a yearbook from that time & saw her picture & looked on the internet to see what might be there & came across her obituary, which I just shared with my best friend, Fred McWhorter, that I met in her class back then. Though late, I send my condolences to her family & to Joe Garman, who was my typing class teacher back then as well......

Katy was my neighbor and babysitter on Ford Street, Beckley , WV. I would be her “little” shadow as she would apply her make-up and get ready for a high school date. Her dad, Joe, would tell scary stories at the end of the neighborhood hide and seek game. When Katy got married , I was unable to attend the wedding due to the birth of my first child but I watch the beautiful bride from my mom’s living room window. Katy was my idol as a young girl. When she went away to school, I would keep Mrs. Vargo company after school. I talked to Katy after her mother’s death. As only children we discussed the love and difficulty it was to let your momma go. Now Jill and Karrie, be thankful for such a special, beautiful mom you had. She will always be with you. I know you all will miss her but cherish the memories and love you shared. You are in my prayers for comfort and peace. Jane Moore Pierce

Mrs. Garman was one of my favorite teachers at Quail Hollow. She made learning Spanish so much fun. She was a caring and beautiful woman!
My deepest sympathies to you all!

Kerry, you and your family are in my prayers.

You were truly blessed having Katy Garman in your life. May God bless you and memories of her exemplary life sustain you during this very sad time.

My sincere condolences to Mrs. Garman’s family. She was my Spanish teacher at Quail Hollow over 40 years ago. She was one of my all time favorite teachers!

Katy was a special friend at Quail. She was of the few people I have ever met that was as beautiful inside as out. We have lost touch over the years but I am very saddened. Jake and girls my heart breaks for you Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the time to come. Katy was a blessing to so many Shirley Jakeman

Katy was one of the kindest women I have ever known. I am grateful for her influence.

Katy was extraordinary and will not be forgotten for her gentle demeanor and selfless acts of kindness. May God’s love be felt fully by Jake and the Garman family knowing Katy is with our Lord for eternity, fully healed.