of Paris, AR
May 1, 1925 - June 30, 2013
Donna L. Garren, 88 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Charleston. She was born on May 1, 1925 in Battle Creek, Michigan to her parents, Jefferson D. and Hazel M. (McComb) Bishop. She worked as a LPN at Booneville Hospital and Greenhurst Nursing Home and was an ordained minister and co-owner of Paris Exxon and Taxi. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Order of the Eastern Star, Veterans of Foreign Affairs and Disabled American Veterans.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jefferson and Hazel Bishop; husband Dwight Garren Sr.; son, Dwight Garren Jr.; daughters, Nora Hamilton and Carol Ann Garren and two sisters.
She is survived by her daughters, Mary Spessard and husband Rickey of Ozark and Susan Smith of Branch; sons, Richard Garren of Town Creek, Alabama, Jeff Garren and wife Karen of Knoxville, Arkansas, Marvin Garren and wife Debbie of New Blaine, Arkansas and Micah Bancroft of Athens, Alabama; eighteen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, many great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and close friends.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris officiated by Rev. Bobby J. Lloyd. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters.
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6 Condolence(s)
Janet Masters
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Aunt Donna was certainly a one of a kind. I have many fond memories of her when I was young. My thoughts are with all my cousins.
Janet
Mike and Dede , Dylan
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Marvin and Debbie so sorry to hear about your mom you know she is in a better place now no more pain no more sorrow only to be with jesus for ever and ever.love you guys
Holly (Noble) St. Martin
Monday, July 1, 2013
Marvin,
So very sorry to hear about your mother.
You and your family are in my thoughts
and prayers during this difficult time.
James Bass
Monday, July 1, 2013
Susan , So Sorry to hear about your mom.
James Bass
Charlie & Brenda
Monday, July 1, 2013
Dear friends, Our hearts go out to you today. Our prayers are with you all. Moms hold a special place in our lives & we know you feel a great loss in your heart. At the same time, she's in that wonderful we call "home" with those she loved so much, plus she's already seen Jesus by now. Let that comfort you now, We love you.
Leon & Reba Rollans
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Marvin, Debbie & all of the family: We were so sorry to hear of you losing your mother. Leon's Dad just passed away this past week, so we understand & feel for you in the loss of your mother. You are great friends & we will be
remembering you in our prayers. I know God will give you
His wonderful peace. That is the best thing about knowing
the Lord, it removes doubt & gives you comfort. May the
Lord wrap His arms of love around you now & in the coming
days. Leon & Reba Rollans