Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1924
DIED
2020
FUNERAL HOME
Eileen Garnes Obituary
MIDDLEPORT — Eileen L. Garnes, 95, of Middleport, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at The Laurels of Athens Nursing Home in Athens.
Born May 22, 1924 in Middleport, she was the daughter of the late Clifford D. Wiley and Julia Barnett Wiley Williams.
Eileen was a devoted and loving mother. She enjoyed traveling, personal journaling and reading. Eileen was employed by the Columbus Public Schools and Children's Hospital (Wexler Research Institute Department) in Columbus.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory four daughters, Sue Palmer, Shirley Griffin, Janie (Willie) Mack all of Columbus and Becky English of Middleport; two sisters, Nancy Little and Patricia Ann Kendrick of Columbus and a host of family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Harry Garnes Jr. and her sister Mary Margaret Walburg.
There will be no funeral services or calling hours at her request. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Ewing-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Pomeroy.
Special thanks to The Laurels of Athens Nursing Home for the care given to her during her stay at their facility. Friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at ewingfuneralhome.net
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Eileen Garnes
6 Entries
Altavia Garnes-bingham
February 14, 2023
Happy valentine day grandma
Altavia Garnes-bingham
February 9, 2023
Hi grandma I miss you and I love you so much
Altavia Garnes-bingham
February 14, 2022
Hi grandma its me your great Great great great granddaughter I love you and I miss you so much
Michael oiler
February 17, 2020
prayers for you all at this difficult time. Michael oiler
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
February 16, 2020
Becky I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mother sounded like a wonderful person. Would loved to have meet her. I know she raised a beautiful daughter inside and out. Love and prayers your old teacher. Dana Kessinger
Marlene Johnson Newsome
February 16, 2020
Ms. Eileen has joined the saints of Heaven. Prayers are sent to the family now and always. Blessings to all who knew her.
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
Make a Donation
in Eileen Garnes's name
Memorial Events
for Eileen Garnes
Funeral services provided by:
Ewing Funeral Home (Ewing-Schwarzel) - Pomeroy106 Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy, OH 45769
People and places connected with Eileen
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Eileen's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Eileen Garnes's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
