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Flora Garrison Obituary
April 20, 1943 - June 6, 2018
Flora passed unexpectedly at the age of 75 in Modesto, Ca. She was born in Inverness, Mississippi, to the union of James and Hattie Mae Allen. Flora was the youngest of 7 children.The family moved to Illinois, where Flora graduated from Bloom Township High School. She was granted an honorable discharge in 1965, after serving 5 years in the army. Flora made the San Francisco Bay Area her home. She was briefly married to her first husband, Charles Tyner (deceased), and from that union their son, Maurice Tyner was born. Since 1968, Flora has been married to the love of her life, David B. Garrison, and their daughter, Charmane Garrison was born from that union.
Flora and David settled in Daly City, California. after 25 years of employment at the San Francisco VA Hospital, Flora retired in 1999 as a food service supervisor. That decision was influenced by her desire to care for their only grandchild, Demauriah Garrison, who was born two years prior. In 2000, the retired couple made Modesto, Ca their new home.
Flora was preceded in death by her parents, one half sister, one brother and two sisters. Flora was a loving wife and mother, and a very special grandmother. Flora will be greatly missed by a host of nieces, nepews, family and friends.
The viewing will be held June 15, 2018, 4-8pm at Salas Brothers Funeral Home, 419 Scenic Drive, Modesto, Ca 95350. The funeral will be held June 16, 2018, at 11am at Modesto Church Of The Brethren, 2301 Woodland Ave, Modesto, Ca 95358. The interment will follow at Ceres Memorial Cemetery, 1801 E. Whitmore Ceres, Ca 95307.
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Doreen Cole
June 3, 2023
I miss Auntie Flo,in so many ways. She was the youngest of my mom's(Earlene) sisters. We had such great times together and shared so many fun memories! But most thanful for the time we had on this planet. I think of her quite often,and smile!
Doreen Cole
June 3, 2019
I love and miss my aunt.aka, Flo-Jo,Florita,Aunt Flo. She was and forever will be in my heart! I miss our phone calls and jut stopping by her house.to sit and chat and laugh. She always had encouraging words and wisdom to share. I miss her smile,her whole essence. But i'm so thankful for all the happy times we shared as family and friends,even the sad times. She was my aunt and friend.Who i will love and miss forever.My memories help me get through the bad days and good days.Always in my thoughts and prayers.Thank You God, for my aunt.And all the great years and times, we had together.
Bonnie Munson
June 17, 2018
I loved sitting next to, or smiling across the sanctuary at, Ruth during church. She gave me a sense of the fullness of God's love, and her warmth and wisdom were easy to see. I was not prepared to say good-bye. I don't think I properly said "hello"; I just took her love and smiles in stride. I hope she knew (and that David knows) how much I appreciated knowing her and her family.
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June 16, 2018
Ruth was one of a kind, and she made my life better. I think she made everyone's life so much better. Largely because she truly cared about people. She took time for family, neighbors, friends, strangers. She showed caring and compassion for everyone, kindness nad consideration. Even as I was her pastor a long time, she was often pastor to me. I so often saw in Ruth, the face of God... the hands and feet, the body of Christ. She will be deeply grieved, and sorely missed.
Kim & Emmett Gaskill
June 15, 2018
Flo was the kindest neighbor, always ready to help us out in any way she could. She was so special and will be greatly missed by all of us on Goldfield Dr.
June 11, 2018
My condolences to Mr. Garrison, family and dear ones. May " the peace of God that surpasses all understanding" be with you all. Php. 4:7
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