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Maybelle Garrett Obituary

WINCHESTER — Maybelle "Joan" Garrett, 89, of Alsey went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday March 30, 2021.

Joan was born May 5, 1931, in Alsey, the daughter of Howard O'Reilly and Blanche Cooper Wallace. She married James Kenneth Garrett on June 17, 1950, and he preceded her in death Nov. 7, 2011. Also preceding her was their son, Tommy Dale; and her sister, Connie Cox.

Joan attended Alsey grade school and completed three years at Alsey High school before graduating from Winchester High School, where she was crowned prom queen, Class of 1949. She was employed as Scott County Assessor, switchboard operator for Norris Hospital and Scott County Abstract office. Joan was a devoted Christian and loved her Lord. She attended Alsey and Glasgow Baptist churches. She had a wonderful ministry through sending cards for all occasions and remembering birthdays; she enjoyed genealogy and supported many fine causes. Joan and her sisters sang for many funerals in the area before recorded music became popular. She was a proud and loyal supporter of the Republican Party.

Surviving are her six children, James Earl Garrett of Winchester, Janice Arlene (Don) Jefferson of Manchester, Kenneth Carl "Hoss" Garrett of rural Winchester, Joni Gail Garrett of Winchester, and Kevin William (Ginger) Garrett and Dana Alan (Shannon) Garrett, both of Glasgow; her grandchildren, Jason (Susan) Jefferson, Staci (Tim) Evans, Jeremy (Laura) Garrett, Quentin Garrett, Devon Garrett and Laura Garrett; great-grandchildren, Madalyn and Abygail Garrett, Paxton, Preston, Briella and Brinley Garrett; stepgrandchildren, Jim Fleming, Zoe and Zaylei Evans; her sister, Judy (Don) Bigley, and brother, Samuel (Carla) Wallace, both of Alsey; and a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends.

A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Burial will be at Bowers Cemetery near Alsey. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the family will meet with friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorials can be made Winchester EMS. Condolences may be sent to the family at airsman-hires.com.

Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2021.
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Joan was one of the sweetest women I have known. My heart goes out to each and every member of her family. I wanted to be there but some days my health does not allow me to do what my mind and heart plan. Love to all of you.

Buezetta Le Blanc (Buz)

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April 3, 2021

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April 2, 2021

Her son hoss garrett

April 2, 2021

I have a lot of good memories of Joan from our family reunions. We shared a common birthday-something we always laughed about. I will miss seeing her at our family gatherings. God bless you all.

Grace A. Hall

Family

April 2, 2021

Mom was the strongest person I have ever known.lost her dad when she was 6years old and lost a son When she was 37years old and raised 7 brats along with our dad Rip momma

Kenny c garrett

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March 31, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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