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Lois Jarrell Obituary

Mrs. Lois Leona Jarrell, 98, a long-time resident of Garden City, Georgia, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Effingham Health System.

She is going to be missed by her children, Bennie Miller (Teresa) and Jennifer Davis (Jimmy); grandchildren, Amy Rahn (Mark), Roger "Bub" Gollihue, Shannon Kirby (Chris), April Edwards (Shaun), Mandy Wells (Jason), Mark Miller (Bambi), Brian Miller (Amanda), Megan Needham (Derek), and Morgan Davis (Jason Miller); great-grandchildren, Matthew Rahn, Rebekah Zipperer, Kristen Miller, Erin Floyd, Garrett Kirby, Trevor Miller, Aubry Miller, Trey Gollihue, Robert Gollihue, Olivia Wells, Stone Wells, and Greyson Needham; great-great-grandchildren, Kaiden Rahn, Rhema Rahn, Daxton Rahn, Haven Zipperer, Baylor Zipperer, and Ophelia Gollihue; sister, Judy Hammond (Mickey); step-children, Lewis Jarrell (Shirley), Pam Kilgore (Kerwin), and Robin Wilson, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren.

She was born in Columbia, South Carolina and had lived in Garden City for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Buell Miller, her second husband, Marvin Jarrell, a daughter, Pat Gollihue, a son, Mark Miller, and siblings, Edward Morris, Della McGlaughlin, and Elvene "Sissy" Murphy. Leona was a faithful member of Garden City Primitive Baptist Church for many years. She retired from Nifty City after many faithful years of service. She will be remembered for being faithful to the Lord and for being a beloved mother and grandmother. She is going to be missed.

The visitation will be on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Garden City Primitive Baptist Church located at 126 Smith Avenue. The funeral to honor Leona's life will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary of the church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery.

Remembrances may be given to Garden City Primitive Baptist Church, 126 Smith Avenue, Garden City, GA 31408.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL (912) 748-2444

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Published by Connect Savannah from May 26 to May 28, 2025.

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Jennifer Jarrell Gerrald

May 24, 2025

I'm so sorry to hear the passing of sister Leona. I pray that God will comfort the hearts of the family as you all remember her.

Danny & Wendy Hammond

May 22, 2025

Judy, holding you close in thoughts and prayers in the loss of your sister, Leona. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to you and Mickey. I know she will live forever in your heart! We love you!

Lewis "Buddy" Findley

May 21, 2025

Thank you Sister Leona for your many years of service to The Lord Jesus and Garden City Primitive Baptist Church. Tell Jesus and Brother Marvin hello. We miss and love you.

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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Garden City Primitive Baptist Church

126 Smith Avenue, Garden City, GA 31408

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22

Funeral

11:30 a.m.

Garden City Primitive Baptist Church

126 Smith Avenue, Garden City, GA 31408

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Thomas C Strickland and Sons Funeral Home - West Chatham Chapel - Pooler

901 Highway 80 West, Pooler, GA 31322

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