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Alice Garris Obituary
Alice was born Aug. 19, 1938, in Trenton, Tenn., to James Richard and Juanita Jewel (Jones) McNeely.
She married Carl Garris on Aug. 16, 1953, in Chicago, and he survives in Marion.
Alice was of Protestant faith and a homemaker. She was a strong, independent person who loved her family, children, and grandchildren above all else.
Survivors include her husband, Carl Garris of Marion; two sons, Carl and Pamela Garris Jr. of Herrin and Billy Joe and Jessica Garris of Johnston City; seven daughters, Brenda and Roger Treece of Benton, Mary Ruth Tolbert of Pittsburg, Rita Lovett of Marion, Patricia and William David Hadfield of Marion, Dianna and Harry Tippy of Marion, Jennifer and Kevin Petty of Goreville and Elizabeth and William Meneese of Marion; brother, Richard McNeely of Marion; three sisters, Louise Hood of North Carolina, Pearl Stephenson and JR of Georgia and Jewel and Bill Whitlock of Marion; 22 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two grandchildren; one sister; one brother; and one son-in-law.
Services will be at 1 p.m. today, April 16, in Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice Garris
April 29, 2013
Think of you & you're family everyday.it was an honor to care for you.hope ur gettin to meet ol Elvis up there! :) <3 ur favorite redhead
Bob Jennings
April 16, 2013
Carl, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom.
Linda Needham-Harner
April 15, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you all.Stay strong and know that she is at peace.
sissy lynn
April 15, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss,Alice will be truly missed by all who knew her.She was loved by everyone,and her family mean't the world to her.
jennifer knapp
April 15, 2013
I wish I had words to lighten your agony
But sometimes words are not enough.
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss
You are in my thoughts and prayer
Gloria Hill-Samples
April 15, 2013
Carl and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a special lady.
Melanie Smith-Yearack
April 15, 2013
Brenda and Family: I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Sending much love and prayers your way.
Jennifer Petty
April 15, 2013
You now have Eternal Peace Mom. I love you so very much.
My Angel in Heaven <3
Jennifer (Garris) Petty
April 15, 2013
The worst pain I have ever felt was saying goodbye to Mom. I loved her more than I can put into words to say and miss her so much . I don't know how we are going to make it with out her.
Welch, Goodbar and Akers Families
April 14, 2013
Brenda and family. So sorry for you loss. Love, prayers and hugs being sent.
Pam McCalla
April 14, 2013
Will miss you so much Alice you treated me like one of the family ..it has been an Honor and a Priviledge to know you and your Family for over 30 years. Rest in Peace Sweet Angel Love Pam
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