Joanne C. Garren

Joanne C. Garren obituary, Selbyville, DE

Joanne C. Garren

Joanne Garren Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Eastern Shore Cremation and Funeral Service on Feb. 10, 2026.
Joanne Carolyn Garren, aged 86, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Selbyville, Delaware, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born to John and Georgia Hall on January 24, 1940, in Washington, D.C.

Joanne was the loving wife of William Mahlo Garren, married in 1963, with whom she shared 63 years of her life. She was a devoted mother to Laura Wallace, married to the late Joseph Wallace, and William Garren, married to Tracy Garren. And a proud grandmother to her 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

She worked for many years as bookkeeper for Liberty Truck Parts. In her free time, she enjoyed her bingo and poker games, reading, and travel. It was the simple pleasures and her curiosity of the world around her that brought her joy.

Joanne, a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe church, was a woman of faith, which provided her strength and guidance throughout her life. Returning now into the eternal embrace of her Lord.

She will be remembered by her family and loved ones.

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