Patsy Devonis Garner, 66, Hairdresser
Patsy Devonis Garner (nee Phillips) 66, of Vermilion, died Sunday, January 8, 2006 at Cleveland Clinic after a sudden illness.
She was born February 28, 1939 in Bernie, Missouri and had lived in Vermilion since 1960.
She worked as a hairdresser and was a managing beautician for several beauty shops. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Madeleine Chapter #204, Dendarah Court No. 10, L.O.S.N.A. She was a former president of the Lorain County Women's Democratic Party and an elected Democratic Central Committee Member for precint 5A. She was a volunteer at Lorain Community Health Partners, a member of Lakeland Business Women's Club, the Cosmopolitan Dance Club and the 8-Ball Dance Club. She loved to cross stitch, garden and write poetry.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Joseph M. Garner; daughters, Renae Born of Henrietta, Teresa (Jeannie) Lampe of Henrietta, Liza Johnston of Vermilion; son, Joe Garner, Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA; 6 grandchildren; sisters, Linda Drever, Mary Ann Trosper; brother, Darrell Phillips all of Missouri; brother, J.R. Phillips of New Mexico and many nieces and nephews. She was the Best Friend of All.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Henry and Freda (nee Tanner) Phillips.
A memorial service will begin with the Order of Eastern Star service Thursday, January 12, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 990 State Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Reverend Wendall Brooker, pastor will officiate for the memorial service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Zenobia Temple-Oasis, 1511 Madison Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43624.
Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street is handling services.
Online condolences may be made to www.riddlefuneralhome.com.