Edith Dean Garrison

Edith Dean Garrison, 94, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 13, 2012. She was born in Cleveland, NC, in Rowan County on November 13, 1917, and was a daughter of the late Earl Arthur Dean and Minnie Bell Jenkins Dean. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Garrison was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin W. Garrison; brothers, Marvin E. Dean, Calvin F. Dean, Jacob "Jake" S. Dean, and Boyden M. Dean; and by sisters, Ruth Dean and Rebecca Dean Day.Edith was a graduate of Drexel High School and was a retired employee of Drexel Knitting Mills. She was an active member of both the Drexel Garden Club and Drexel Community Club and was a member and past president of the Drexel Woman’s Civic Club. Edith was also a devoted and faithful member of Drexel First Baptist Church where she participated in all areas of church life including serving as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher for over 40 years, and member of the Joy Group.She is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Garrison, of the home; brothers, Harold L. Dean and his wife, Dorothy, of Drexel and Paul L. Dean and wife, Shirley, of Monroe; and a number of nieces and nephews.The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Drexel First Baptist Church with Rev. Tito Madrazo officiating. Burial will follow at Drexel Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday one hour before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Drexel First Baptist Church, Music Dept., PO Box 208, Drexel, NC 28619. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with arrangements.