Nettie Jean Garrison

January 28, 1933 - May 18, 2020

Nettie Jean (Jean) Garrison, age 87, of Halls, TN, passed away in the early hours of Monday, May 18, 2020. Jean was born on January 28, 1933, to the late Joe Alonzo Flowers and the late Mennetta Callaway Flowers. In November of 1954, she married William Clayton Garrison. They were married until his death in March of 1999. They raised 3 children together. Receiving of visitors will be from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Halls Funeral Home with funeral services following directly afterward. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery. Jean was a proud member of West Side Baptist Church where she established “The Prayer Ladies,” a group of women who served the Lord through acts of service in the community. She was a Dyersburg High School graduate. Jean was employed by Sylvania for many years until it closed its doors. She then joined her husband on his big rig, which she attributed to allowing her to see majority of the continental United States. After retirement, Jean enjoyed traveling with her senior center group and seeing many different shows such as The Rockettes, Dolly’s Stampede, and musical acts in Branson, MO. She was most known for her kind heart and compassionate spirit. Jean accomplished many great things throughout her life, but her proudest accomplishment was her family. Those left behind to continue to shed her light and share the love she taught them include her son, Michael Garrison of Halls, TN; her daughter, Teresa Garrison of Mount Juliet, TN; her sister, Joyce Marie Boyd of Bartlett, TN; four grandchildren, Billy (Jessica) Garrison, Zachary Garrison, Tara (Elliott) Anders, and Ted Scobey; and five great-granddaughters, Kalista, Kylie, Lillian, Karlee, and Raelynn. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband, William Clayton Garrison; her son, Joe Clyde Garrison; six brothers, Ed Flowers, Doyle Flowers, James Flowers, Bennie Flowers, J.L. Flowers and Donald Flowers; and three sisters, Inez Basye Smith, Delores Quinley, and Betty Ann Wittstruck. Current governmental social distancing guidelines will remain in effect throughout the receiving of visitors and services. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family, please visit our Sympathy Store or contact Mayo’s Flowers + Gifts in Halls, TN.