Fern K. Garrison, 95, passed away September 14, 2014 at her home in Carthage.
Fern was born January 9, 1919 in Carthage, MO to Virgil Glenn Moss and Gladys E. “Royer” Moss. Fern was a lifetime Carthage resident. She worked at the Carmo Shoe factory and also worked at the M-C Jackson printing co. Fern was a member of the First Baptist Church of Carthage. Fern was a volunteer for the Elections, a member of the First Baptist Church Busy Fingers Quilting Group, the Eastern Star Eminice Chapter # 97, and the Morgan Heights Pep Club.
Fern was united in marriage to Fred Garrison May 23, 1936 in Columbus, Kansas he preceded July 9, 1999. Fern is survived by four daughters Kay Abbiatti and husband Jack of Carthage, Robin Spry and husband Tom of Mt. Zion, IL. ,Roberta Cook and husband Phil of Alba, MO and Regina Burnett and husband Bob of Brenham, TX., fourteen grandchildren 34 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Fern is preceded by her parents, husband and one son Larry A. Garrison July 3, 1984 and one sister Leota C. Moss January 6, 1941.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice Compassus of Lamar and each of those involved with her care, Dr. Alden, Aids Terrelyn and Chris, RNs Kasha, Brooke, Kelly and Katrina, Chaplin Bud and social worker T.J.
Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday September 17, 2014 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 1:00to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday prior to the services at Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Center Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church of Carthage in care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
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