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Memorial service for Mrs. Gara Garabedian, 56, of Monroe, LA, will be held later. Mrs. Garabedian was born on November 6, 1969, in California and passed away on March 29, 2026, in Monroe.
Mrs. Garabedian worked and retried from State Farm as a Claim Representative for 35 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Mrs. Garabedian was preceded in death by her parents, Gary Sahag Garabedian and Robbie Joan Bell Garabedian; and several aunts and uncles.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Cook; son, Kyle Cook and wife Autumn of El Dorado, AR; daughter, Haley Slater and husband Tony of Pea Ridge, AR; grandchildren, Georgia and Jason Cook of El Dorado, AR; sister-in-law, Trudy Stringfellow and husband Wade of Monticello, AR; aunt, Pam Bell of El Dorado, AR; two cousins, Jason Bell and Janie Looney of El Dorado, AR; nephew, Austin Stringfellow of Monticello, AR; brother, Al Wilson; and several other cousins and family members.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
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2308 Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203

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