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Joan Marilyn Garrison, 91, of Brevard, passed away on January 11, 2026. A native of Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Cora Neitzel. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, William Garrison, and their son, Thomas Garrison.
Her survivors include her daughter, Rebecca Garrison (Curtis Freund); her sister, Delores Mesch; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements for a funeral mass for Joan Garrison will be announced at a later date.
Moore-Blanchard Funerals & Cremations are honored to serve the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
100 N. Country Club Rd, Brevard, NC 28712

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