In 1954, she married Richard C. Garrett and they had 4 children. She was always interested in improving the lives of children first as a teacher and then as a volunteer. She was a Girl Scout Leader, Camp Fire Girl Leader and adult trainer and supporter for 33 years; she was a member of 1st Presbyterian Church, a Sunday School teacher, youth advisor and kindergarten board member. She supported multiple sport organizations including Pony and Colt Baseball.
She was charter member of Rosewyn and a member of Pasadena Order of the Eastern Star and served several times as their Worthy Matron. She enjoyed meeting people and traveled all of the state to attend meetings. She was on the advisory board for W. Mark Sexton Rainbow Girls.
She is survived by her 4 children and their families: Pam and Ernie Simien and their children Cathy, Rett and Sarah; Pat Balmer and Danny Shillings and their son Zac; Sharon and Mike Barnes and their children David, Samantha, William, Candace, and Carl; Bill and Joni Garrett and their children Brett, Brandon, Brady, and Blake. She is survived by her cousin Francis Primeaux, who was more like a sister. She is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews.
She had a special relationship with 4 campfire girls, Barbara, Vanessa, Gayle and Nancy.
She had vitality for life, never attempted anything half heartedly, and loved her family and friends.
She will be missed by all. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home from 5-8pm. Funeral service will be on Friday, September 2, 2011 in the Main Chapel at 11am with interment to follow.
Donations may be made to the Order of Eastern Star Home Endowment Fund.
Published in Houston Chronicle on August 31, 2011
In 1954, she married Richard C. Garrett and they had 4 children. She was always interested in improving the lives of children first as a teacher and then as a volunteer. She was a Girl Scout Leader, Camp Fire Girl Leader and adult trainer and supporter for 33 years; she was a member of 1st Presbyterian Church, a Sunday School teacher, youth advisor and kindergarten board member. She supported multiple sport organizations including Pony and Colt Baseball.
She was charter member of Rosewyn and a member of Pasadena Order of the Eastern Star and served several times as their Worthy Matron. She enjoyed meeting people and traveled all of the state to attend meetings. She was on the advisory board for W. Mark Sexton Rainbow Girls.
She is survived by her 4 children and their families: Pam and Ernie Simien and their children Cathy, Rett and Sarah; Pat Balmer and Danny Shillings and their son Zac; Sharon and Mike Barnes and their children David, Samantha, William, Candace, and Carl; Bill and Joni Garrett and their children Brett, Brandon, Brady, and Blake. She is survived by her cousin Francis Primeaux, who was more like a sister. She is also survived by multiple nieces and nephews.
She had a special relationship with 4 campfire girls, Barbara, Vanessa, Gayle and Nancy.
She had vitality for life, never attempted anything half heartedly, and loved her family and friends.
She will be missed by all. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home from 5-8pm. Funeral service will be on Friday, September 2, 2011 in the Main Chapel at 11am with interment to follow.
Donations may be made to the Order of Eastern Star Home Endowment Fund.
Published in Houston Chronicle on August 31, 2011
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