On July 16, 2018 Heaven opened-up and received our mom, Marie “Topie” Garrett. She was born November 29, 1941 in Compton, AR. to the late Crannel and Minnie Davidson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Mary Rogers and Ida Shepherd; three brothers, Sonny Davidson, Johnny Davidson and Willie Baughman.
Mom was a western movie buff especially anything with Johnny Wayne. She also enjoyed painting ceramics . Topie loved flowers of any kind and loved watching and listening to birds.
She is survived by a son, Roy Garrett and wife, Sherri; three daughters, Trish Richardson and husband, Larry, Mavis Richardson and Becky Garrett; sisters, Renee Sisco, Wanda Smith “Pid” and Sylvia Tilley; brothers, Charles “Buck” Davidson, Danny Davidson, George Davidson and Rex Davidson; 9 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and many numerous nieces and nephews.
After a long battle with numerous medical problems, she left this world to be in Heaven.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Beard’s Chapel with Reverend Bill Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
There is no scheduled visitation.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Condolences to the Garrett Family.
Prayers for peace and comfort.She was a see sweet lady.
Roy, Trish, Mavis and Becky my heart goes out to all of you. Your Mother was a wonderful Lady and she will be missed by many. Prayers for all of you for your comfort during this time. If you ever would like to talk just reach out to me. Thinking and praying for comfort for all of you. Sending my Love to all of you
My heart goes out to you Roy, Trish, Mavis, Becky and your family. Sharing in your sadness and my deepest sympathy as you remember your Mom. I send healing prayers and comforting hugs. I hope all of you are surrounded by much love during this time. I am always here if you need. She was a Wonderful, Loving and caring Lady.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I know your mom is looking down at you all from heaven, and is with God, painfree, with flowers all around her. She is not in pain anymore, and loves you. ❤️
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to each of you.