Irma Mae Guice Garren, 90, of Flat Rock went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.
A native and life-long resident of Henderson County, she was a daughter of the late William M. and Fannie Belle Guice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Odell Garren in 2007.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was a life-long caregiver to her family whom she dearly loved.
She is survived by two sons, William Max Garren and his wife Maryanne of Hendersonville and Thomas Alton Garren and his wife Daphne of Cary, NC; two granddaughters of whom she was extremely proud, Maryanne ìMinnieî I. Garren of Lexington, NC and Theresa Garren-Grubbs and her husband Kyle of Ames, Iowa.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation, Four Seasons Hospice and to all who cared for her.
A graveside service will be at 2:00 pm Friday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Reverend Debra Gaddy will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Memorials can be sent to Interfaith Assistance Ministries 210 Ehringhaus St. Hendersonville, NC 28739 or Hendersonville Rescue Mission 639 Maple St. Hendersonville, NC 28739 or Four Seasons Compassion for Life 571 South Allen Rd Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Garren family…Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure. Continuing to keep all of you in my thoughts as prayers during this time. Be blessed.
Thinking about your family in these hard times
Garren Family:
My deepest sympathy to each of you during this time. My prayers are with all of you.
Maryanne, if you need anything please know I am here.
Tommy and family, My heart goes out to you and your family in the passing of your Mom. She actually passed on the 9 year anniversary of my father’s passing. Please know that all of you will be in my prayers and thoughts in these days ahead. With Deepest Sympathy, Alton (Class of ’69)
My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. I care deeply. Blessings, Prayers, and loving Hugs to each of you~Martha (Progress Energy)