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Maxine Garrett Obituary

Maxine Vicory Garrett
July 5, 1926 - February 22, 2014
Warner Robins, GA- Dorothy Maxine Garrett, 87, entered into rest on Saturday, February 22, 2014.
Mrs. Garrett was born on July 5, 1926 in Jackson, Mississippi. She graduated from Central High School in Jackson, Mississippi in 1944 and worked with Southern Bell until marrying Donald Garrett from North Carolina. She attended Boling Street Methodist Church and Riverwood Bible Church where she ran the bookstore for thirty years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and helping at educational conventions across the country with School Pictures Inc. and Olan Mills pictures. In 2003 she and Don moved to Warner Robins to be closer to their family. Liberty Baptist Church became her church home. Her parents, George Winn and Lura Mae Vicory; and sister, Bobbie Mae Schmotzer, preceded her in death.
Her memory will forever be treasured by her loving husband, Donald Garrett and children; Melanie Elliott (Bill); Warner Robins and Brent Garrett (Debra); Canon City, Colorado; grandchildren; Michael Elliott (Jessica); Warner Robins and Paul Elliott (Kelly); Kathleen; four nephews and a niece. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers who so lovingly cared for and watched over Maxine. You are truly a blessing and a part of the family.
Visitation will be Monday, February 24, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at a later date at Lakewood Memorial Parks and Funeral Home in Jackson, Mississippi. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations to Liberty Baptist Church, 1026 Kathryn Ryals Road Warner Robins, Georgia 31088.
Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph on Feb. 24, 2014.

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Mike Tolzman

April 11, 2014

She was a good Lady to know. Have great members of the time I spent with family.
Sorry that I missed this time to spend with you guys.

Peggy Wheeler

March 17, 2014

So many, many fond memories flood my mind of Maxine's kindness & radiance serving at Riverwood's Bookstore over the many years we were are Riverwood together. I truly loved and appreciated her and Don.

Bill Staples

February 26, 2014

Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord; And let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Carol Daniel

February 26, 2014

Brent & Melanie, I remember your sweet pretty mother from many years ago when we were all in school...always a kind gracious spirit. Blessings & prayers to you and all your family. Carol Gunn Daniel

Connie Greer

February 25, 2014

RIP Maxine. I will always remember that beautiful smile of yours. You were always a blessing to be around.

February 24, 2014

SINCERE SYMPATHY - LOVE YOU - MARGARET RENTZ

February 24, 2014

David and I feel like we have lost a grandmother! Maxine was such a blessing in our lives and we will miss her dearly. Our deepest sympathies to the Garrett and Elliott families.

February 24, 2014

May the God of tender mercies, comfort you and your family during this time. Matt. 11:28-30

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February 24, 2014

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