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Mona Gay Ward Garris

July 22, 1940 - February 2, 2021

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Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Farmerville
318-368-3025 |
Friday 2/5, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Service
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Farmerville
318-368-3025 |
Saturday 2/6, 10:00 am

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Cemetery
Enterprise Cemetery
Saturday 2/6

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Memorial
The Gideons International, St Jude’s, or American Cancer Society.

Mona Gay Ward Garris went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2021, at the age of 80, after a brief illness. Left behind to cherish her memories are her children, Billy Garris, Wanda Royal and husband Randy, Kenny Garris and wife Gina, Tom Garris and wife Kylie, and Mary Garris all of Farmerville, her grandchildren, Richard Royal of Farmerville, Amy Myers and husband Caleb of Wichita Falls, Texas, Hayden, Will, Anna, Emma, Rue, Wesley, Jesse, and Drew Garris, and sisters-in-law, Betty Garris, Ruby Rogers, and Rosa Aulds, all of Farmerville, numerous nieces and nephews and special friends Lorraine and Gerry Courtney, Barbara and Richard Strahan.

Mona was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Ellen Ward and her husband of 44 years, William Errol “Buddy” Garris.

Mona Gay Ward Garris was born on July 22, 1940 in Spearsville, Louisiana and graduated from Farmerville High School in 1958. She was an active member of Enterprise Baptist Church holding several positions from Sunday school teacher to Music director. She retired from the Union Parish School System after serving as a teacher’s aide and secretary. After finding retirement was not enough, she worked at Mom’s Helper Daycare and the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce.

She was a wonderful loving wife, mother, and grandmother, dedicated to her church, her family, and serving the Lord. She loved music, gardening, fishing, spending time with family and friends, reading her Bible and sharing her faith with others.

As a celebration of life for Mona, visitation will be held Friday, February 5th, 2021 from 5 pm till 7 pm with funeral services starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilpatrick’s Funeral Home of Farmerville with Bro. Aleck Nyegaard, officiating. Burial will follow in the Enterprise Cemetery with Bro.  JL Williams officiating at graveside.

Pallbearers will be Billy, Kenny, Tom, Hayden, and Will Garris, and Jay Bryan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Gideons International, St Jude’s, or American Cancer Society.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Union General Hospital and Glenwood Regional Medical Center for their care and dedication.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mona Gay Ward Garris went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2021, at the age of 80, after a brief illness. Left behind to cherish her memories are her children, Billy Garris, Wanda Royal and husband Randy, Kenny Garris and wife Gina, Tom Garris and wife Kylie, and Mary Garris all ofContinue Reading

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Sullivan Love left a message on February 5, 2021:
Our heartfelt prayers go out to all of the family during this difficult time. May Heavenly Father's choicest blessings be with each of you during this time. Love and Hugs to all, from Utah.
Jackie Hill left a message on February 5, 2021:
Loving Prayers for the family of Mrs. Mona Garris, one of the sweetest and kind people that I have ever known. Mrs. Garris will certainly be missed. I loved her dearly!
Patty Dwornicki left a message on February 5, 2021:
Mary, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your beloved mother. I could tell how much you loved her from the times you brought her up in our conversations. I know she will be greatly missed. Take care, Patty
Carolyn Taylor Smith left a message on February 4, 2021:
Prayers for Mona Gay's family. she was a very sweet friend and classmate at Spearsville School. always enjoyed seeing her at Sevin's.. he will be missed but know Heaven gained an Angel.
Angel Allen left a message on February 4, 2021:
Kenny, Gina, Children and all of the Garris Family...Our prayers and love are with you during this difficult time. Mona had a sweet, quite and gentle spirit. She was a true and faithful servant of The Lord. She loved her Savior, Jesus, and her life exemplified it! I am certain as she approached Heaven’s Gates she was greeted by Jesus with His arms opened wide saying, “Well Done My Good And Faithful Servant!” She has now reunited with her husband, parents and all of her loved ones that have gone before her. She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her... Phil, Angel and Robyn Allen
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bobbie motherspaugh left a message on February 4, 2021:
Jerry and I would like to send our condolences to the family. Mona will be missed by many. She was a sweet and friendly Christian woman and I know she's in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Prayers for comfort to all her family and friends.
connie mckinnie left a message on February 4, 2021:
Wanda and family I am so sorry for your loss.Mrs.Mona was such a sweet lady.
Ann Johnson left a message on February 4, 2021:
Loved Mona,she always gave me a big hug
Rosie Morris Simpson left a message on February 4, 2021:
So sorry to hear of your loss Billy and families.She will greatly be missed
Penny Nugent left a message on February 4, 2021:
To the Garris family - I am so sorry for your loss. I pray peace and comfort for each one of you. Penny Nugent
Debbie Plummer left a message on February 4, 2021:
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Miss Mona was always so sweet and such a hard worker. She worked with me through the schools and at the school board office. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Johnnie Marchbank left a message on February 4, 2021:
Mary and family I would like to express my deep condolences for your loss. Johnnie & Laura Marchbank
Mary Poe left a message on February 4, 2021:
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of "Miss Mona". She was such a sweet lady and I enjoyed working with her at the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce.
Nell Roach Wayne left a message on February 4, 2021:
I loved you Mrs. Garris. You were always so loving and kind to me. Heartfelt condolences to your family. Rest in love ❤??
Pam Holloway left a message on February 4, 2021:
Mrs Mona was such good friend to many. Her smiling face greeted everyone who walked into chamber office. We will see her again in again in Heaven
Jon R McKinnie left a message on February 4, 2021:
With a very heavy heart, I wanted to share my thoughts about Miss Mona. Miss Mona worked for me at the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce. I am honored to have worked with Miss Mona. She never said an unkind word about anyone. I can only aspire to be the person of faith that Miss Mona was. So many people knew Miss Mona and everyone loved her. We are going to miss her so much, and things around here won't be the same. We loved us some Miss Mona. I can only imagine the look on Miss Mona's face when she saw the face of Jesus. Through her faith, we know that God has a another plan for Miss Mona. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around the Garris family and guide them through this difficult journey. Jon McKinnie, President
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Toby Paxton left a message on February 4, 2021:
My deepest, most heartfelt condolences to the Garris family. "When you go through deep waters, I will be with you" Isaiah 43:2
Annette Daniels left a message on February 4, 2021:
Our hearts are so saddened by the loss of our longtime friend, Mona. We have shared life in so many different roles--but in each, Mona always exemplified care and example for those she worked with. There was never a doubt that her master was Jesus, and how much she cared for her friends, her family, her church, and especially children. May the peace of Jesus be with each of you.
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
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