Obituary for Ms. Mary Fanchon Garner Garner – Mary F. Garner, age 78, of Keystone Heights, Florida passed away June 11, 2018 at Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Starke, Florida. She was born on June 12, 1939 in Martin, South Dakota to the late Elliott Beers and Lois Jackson Beers. Mary was raised in South Dakota and Arkansas.
She graduated from Williford High School in 1957. Mary met the love of her life, John Garner, while in High School in Arkansas and they married on January 22,1960. After17 years of her husband’s active duty service in the military, Mary and John finally settled in Enterprise, Alabama for 27 years.
After raising her children, Mary decided to go back to school. She attended Enterprise Community College and earned an Associates of Arts Degree. In 2002, Mary and John relocated to Bradford County and became members of Trinity Baptist Church in Keystone Heights.
She volunteered in churches all her life. For 13 years, Mary and her husband volunteered with Campers on Mission; constructing and remodeling churches throughout the United States. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking and taking care of her grandchildren.
Mary is predeceased by her parents and brothers, Elliott Beers, Jr. and Keith Beers. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, John L. Garner of Keystone Heights, FL; children, Deborah (Mark) Slingo of Jacksonville, FL, Terri (Ronny) Hall of Starke, FL, Shelly Garner of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Carolyn (Jerry) Fray of Beresford, SD; brother, Kenneth Beers of Rapid City, SD; grandchildren, Jordan (Courtney) Slingo, Victoria (Josh) Schwartz, Carly Slingo, and Emerald Hall; and great grandchildren, Seth Hall, Trace Hall, Finley Slingo, and Piper Slingo. A Celebration of Mary’s life will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Starke with Reverend Scott Stanland officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday, June 15, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757.
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