IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Mary Joan
Garrett
July 2, 1925 – June 21, 2009
Obituary
Mary Joan Garrett formerly of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died early Sunday morning, June 21, 2009, in the Specialty Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 83 years.
Mary Joan Garrett was born on July 2, 1925, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, to Glen T. and Mary Faye (Hill) Randall. She grew up in Blackwell attending Blackwell Public Schools and graduated in 1943. She then furthered her education by attending Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She married Cleo Owen Garrett on January 26, 1944, in Nashville, Tennessee, and following his discharge from the military they settled in Blackwell. In 1949 they moved to Braman, Oklahoma, before returning to Blackwell for a short time. In 1953 they moved to Henryetta, Oklahoma, to make their home. In 1962 they moved to Oswego, Kansas, then Parsons, Kansas, and later to Excellsior Springs, Missouri. In 1977 they purchased the Breezewood Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. Her husband preceded her in death on July 18, 1981. Following his death she moved to Sand Springs, Oklahoma, to make her home with her daughter. She was a member of the Broadway Baptist Church in Sand Springs and the Pilot Club International where she held various offices and recently received emeritus status with the organization. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Taos, New Mexico, and various cruises.
She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Tana Garrett of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; her son, Glen Douglas Garrett of Olathe, Kansas; two grandchildren, Matthew and Devon Garrett of Kansas City, Missouri; and a great grandchild, Eric Garrett of Kansas City, Missouri.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Janat Randall.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23rd in the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Miller and Rev. Craig Castleberry of Broadway Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery.
Casketbearers will be Matthew Garrett, Edward Garrett Jr., Edward Garrett III, Travis Garrett, Tony Slaczka and Patrick Cole.
Memorials have been established with the Broadway Baptist Church – "I Love My Church Fund" and the Pilot Club of Sand Springs in c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 W. Padon, Blackwell, Oklahoma 74631.
Mary Joan Garrett was born on July 2, 1925, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, to Glen T. and Mary Faye (Hill) Randall. She grew up in Blackwell attending Blackwell Public Schools and graduated in 1943. She then furthered her education by attending Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha, Oklahoma. She married Cleo Owen Garrett on January 26, 1944, in Nashville, Tennessee, and following his discharge from the military they settled in Blackwell. In 1949 they moved to Braman, Oklahoma, before returning to Blackwell for a short time. In 1953 they moved to Henryetta, Oklahoma, to make their home. In 1962 they moved to Oswego, Kansas, then Parsons, Kansas, and later to Excellsior Springs, Missouri. In 1977 they purchased the Breezewood Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. Her husband preceded her in death on July 18, 1981. Following his death she moved to Sand Springs, Oklahoma, to make her home with her daughter. She was a member of the Broadway Baptist Church in Sand Springs and the Pilot Club International where she held various offices and recently received emeritus status with the organization. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Taos, New Mexico, and various cruises.
She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Tana Garrett of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; her son, Glen Douglas Garrett of Olathe, Kansas; two grandchildren, Matthew and Devon Garrett of Kansas City, Missouri; and a great grandchild, Eric Garrett of Kansas City, Missouri.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Janat Randall.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 23rd in the Blackwell Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Miller and Rev. Craig Castleberry of Broadway Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery.
Casketbearers will be Matthew Garrett, Edward Garrett Jr., Edward Garrett III, Travis Garrett, Tony Slaczka and Patrick Cole.
Memorials have been established with the Broadway Baptist Church – "I Love My Church Fund" and the Pilot Club of Sand Springs in c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 W. Padon, Blackwell, Oklahoma 74631.
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