Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthAug 6, 1936, Alamance County, North Carolina [1036], [11631]
DeathJul 15, 2019, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [11631]
BurialStony Creek Presbyterian Church, 2140 Stoney Creek Church Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [11631]
FatherHerbert Millard MADREN (1908-1985)
MotherMyrtle Elizabeth BOSWELL (1910-2008)
Spouses
BirthMay 3, 1935, Alamance County, North Carolina [36], [1036], [11652], [11650]
DeathSep 6, 2022, Alamance County, North Carolina [11653], [11650]
BurialStony Creek Presbyterian Church, 2140 Stoney Creek Church Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [11650]
OccupationRetired GKN Automotive Inc [36]
FatherJennings Melvin GARRISON (1912-1996)
MotherVirgie Frances ISELEY (1914-1974)
MarriageJul 24, 1955, Bethlehem Christian Church, 3003 Altamahaw Race Track Road, Altamahaw, Alamance County, North Carolina [753], [11648]
Obituary Online notes for Wylline Annette MADREN
7/17/2019

https://www.lowefuneralhome.com/notices/Wylline-Garrison

Wylline Madren Garrison

AUGUST 6, 1936 ~ JULY 15, 2019 (AGE 82)

Burlington- Wylline Madren Garrison, 82, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at Hospice Home.  A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Melvin Earl Garrison who survives and daughter of the late Herbert Millard and Myrtle Boswell Madren.  
  
     She was a homemaker, who took pride in taking care of her family.   Wylline was an active member and an ordained Elder of Stony Creek Presbyterian Church, serving on many committees as a volunteer or as an officer and member of the choir. She delivered meals for 25 years as a volunteer for the Alamance County Meals on Wheels program.  She was a member of the North Central Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary where she served as an officer for several years.  Early in her marriage, Wylline was also employed by the Western Electric Corporation.      

     Survivors include her husband, Earl Garrison of the home; daughter, Sharon G. Elosser and husband David of Kernersville; siblings, Harold Madren and wife Geynell, Clyde Madren and wife Pat, Jack Madren and wife Glenda, Larry Madren and wife Cheryl, Kay Wrenn and husband Carl. Brothers in law Mack Garrison, and wife Judy and Wayne Apple. Also surviving are fifty-four nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Faye Apple. 

      Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Stony Creek Presbyterian Church by Rev. Mason Todd, pastor.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory from 6-8pm Friday, July 19th.

      Memorials may be made to Stony Creek Presbyterian Church, Playground Fund; 2140 Stony Creek Church Rd. Burlington, NC 27217



7/18/2019

Wylline M. Garrison


BURLINGTON - Wylline Madren Garrison, 82, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at Hospice Home. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Melvin Earl Garrison who survives and daughter of the late Herbert Millard and Myrtle Boswell Madren.
She was a homemaker, who took pride in taking care of her family. Wylline was an active member and an ordained Elder of Stony Creek Presbyterian Church, serving on many committees as a volunteer or as an officer and member of the choir. She delivered meals for 25 years as a volunteer for the Alamance County Meals on Wheels program. She was a member of the North Central Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary where she served as an officer for several years. Early in her marriage, Wylline was also employed by the Western Electric Corporation.

Survivors include her husband, Earl Garrison of the home; daughter, Sharon G. Elosser and husband David of Kernersville; siblings, Harold Madren and wife Geynell, Clyde Madren and wife Pat, Jack Madren and wife Glenda, Larry Madren and wife Cheryl, Kay Wrenn and husband Carl. Brothers in law Mack Garrison, and wife Judy and Wayne Apple. Also surviving are fifty-four nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Faye Apple.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Stony Creek Presbyterian Church by Rev. Mason Todd, pastor. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory from 6-8 pm Friday, July 19th.
Memorials may be made to Stony Creek Presbyterian Church, Playground Fund; 2140 Stoney Creek Church Rd. Burlington, NC 27217
You may sign the online registry book at
www.lowefuneralhome.com. [11654]
Obituary Online notes for Melvin Earl (Spouse 1)
9/7/2022

Earl Garrison
May 3, 1935 — September 6, 2022
Burlington

Visitation
Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory
Friday, September 9, 2022
5:00 - 7:00pm (Eastern time)

Celebration of Life
Stony Creek Presbyterian Church
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Starts at 11:00am (Eastern time)

Graveside Service
Stony Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Starts at 11:45am (Eastern time)


Earl Garrison, 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the Hospice Home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Alamance County to the late Jennings Melvin and Virgie Frances Iseley Garrison and was married to the late Wylline Madren Garrison.

He retired from GKN after over 20 years of service.  Earl was a member of Stony Creek Presbyterian Church where he had previously served as an elder, deacon, Sunday school superintendent, choir and quartet member.  He was a founding member of North Central Volunteer Fire Department where he served for over 40 years as volunteer firefighter, captain, assistant chief and chief.  He also enjoyed volunteering for several years at Meals-On-Wheels.

He is survived by his daughter, Sharon G. Elosser (David); brother, Mack Garrison (Judy); 15 nieces and nephews and 44 great nieces and nephews.  

He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Stony Creek Presbyterian Church by Pastor Kristen Levens with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Friday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Stony Creek Presbyterian Church c/o Stew Shed Fund, 2140 Stoney Creek Church Rd., Burlington, NC 27217 or to North Central Volunteer Fire Department, 595 Altamahaw Union Ridge Rd., Burlington, NC 27217 or to AuthoraCare Collective, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.
Online condolences may be offered at www.lowefuneralhome.com. [11650]
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