Alida Mae Rash

Alida married Carl Fletcher Garrison on 26 Nov 1925. Carl (son of John Clingman Garrison and Mary Alice Helton) was born in Apr 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Feb 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - C. F. (Gary) Garrison, 92, of Jonesborough, died Friday, April 19, 2019, after an extended illness.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years, Olene Sheffield Garrison; his devoted children Stephen Garrison (Linda) of Conyers, Georgia; Karen Ann Heaton of Johnson City; and Carl Garrison (Debora) of Seattle, Washington. He was especially close to and will be missed by his brothers Ray Garrison (Susan)

of Kingsport and Clyde Garrison (Joyce Dean) of Johnson City. He was also treasured by his seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his two sisters, Joyce Broome and Marie Matherly, and son-in-law Patrick Heaton.

C.F. was born on November 12, 1926, in the Valley Forge community of Elizabethton, Tennessee, to Carl and Alida Garrison and was a graduate of Hampton High School. He also graduated from East Tennessee State College with a degree in technical engineering and mathematics.

During World War II, C.F. served as an instructor for the U.S. Army at Ft. Benning, Georgia. After his military service, he married Olene Sheffield of Paragould, Arkansas, on June 6, 1951. C.F. was a math teacher at Elizabethton High School and also taught high school math in Augusta, Georgia. He was later employed by General Electric in Cincinnati, Ohio, before moving back to East Tennessee where he worked at Magnavox and then at Nuclear Fuel Services. Later, he also worked as a general contractor and a realtor.

C.F. was happiest when he was with his family and his brothers, at church, or when he was meeting new people. He never knew a stranger and always had a smile and time to tell stories and learn about those he met. He delighted in being in his woodworking shop planning projects and swapping stories with his two brothers who dubbed themselves "The 3 Gs." He also loved family gatherings, especially coordinating family reunions and carrying on the apple butter-making family tradition started by his parents. His eldest grandson Jeremy Garrison and wife Amanda continue to carry on that tradition today.

C.F. was a member of Boones Creek Christian Church and during his life served as elder and deacon in various churches of which he was a member. He was always involved in church activities and particularly wanted to help nearby churches who were struggling with membership numbers or needed help building programs. He would help with any needs he could fulfill.

Carl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Marie G. Matherly, age 87, of Elizabethton, changed her address on Monday, March 27, 2017, she was born to Alida Mae Rash and Carl Fletcher Garrison on October 27, 1929. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Howard D. Matherly; a sister, Betty Joyce Broome; and a great nephew, Austin James Frazier.

Marie attended ETSU for 2 years and was a graduate of Steed College. She worked at North American Rayon Corporation and after 31 years of service, she retired in 1994 as the Purchasing Coordinator. She was a member of the West Side Christian Church, having been active in the Lydia Circle, Homebuilders Sunday School Class and other activities of the church.

Left to cherish her memory include three brothers and their wives: Clyde and Joyce Dean Garrison, C.F. and Olene Garrison, and Ray and Sue Garrison; a brother-in-law, Carroll Broome; four nieces: Jama Marie Frazier, Karen Heaton, Deborah Lowery and Teresa Sands; and three nephews: Eric Garrison, Carl F. Garrison and Stephen Garrison.

A service to honor the life of Marie G. Matherly will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 30, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Dr. Greg Key, officiating. Music will be provided by the West Side Christian Church Choir. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Elders and Deacons of the West Side Christian Church. Honorary pallbearers will be brothers: Clyde, Ray, and C.F. Garrison, brother-in-law, Carroll Broome, nephews: Eric, Steve and Carl F. Garrison; Jim Frazier, Pat Heaton, Stan Sands, friends and co-workers of North American Rayon Corporations and all the friends she cherished.

Marie married Howard David Matherly about 1948. Howard (son of Bowman C. Matherly and Eula Lee Beamer) was born on 23 Oct 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joyce Broome, 73, of Elizabethton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at her residence, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Joyce was born in Valley Forge on January 13, 1940, to the late Carl and Alida Rash Garrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Austin James Frazier; and a step son, Brian Broome. Mrs. Broome was a retired Registered Nurse Practitioner from the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Joyce was a very special and caring person that touched the lives of so many people. She loved to sew, cook and have dinners with her family and friends. She was very active in her church. She never stopped being the nurse practitioner that she was and always cared for those around her in their time of need. She was a very special mother and a very special friend to those around her. She was truly an Angel. The Lord called her home after an illness from which she could not recover; her love and devotion to her family and friends will leave lasting memories for everyone she touched. A special thank you goes out to all of the family and friends that helped her in her time of need. Survivors include her husband of twenty nine years, Carroll Broome, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Jama & Jim Frazier, Elizabethton; one step daughter, Linda Crowe, Elizabethton; one sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Howard Matherly, Elizabethton; three brothers and their wives, Clyde and Joyce Dean Garrison, Johnson City, Ray and Sue Garrison, Kingsport, and C.F. and Olene Garrison, Jonesborough; and several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, "Millie." The celebration of life service for Mrs. Broome will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 25, 2013, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Ray Amos officiating. Music will be under the direction of First United Methodist Church Music Department. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday; or at the residence at anytime. The graveside and interment service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Charles Dugger, Carl Gilbert, Tony Hughes, Gayle Hood, Rick Broome and Kelley Geagley. Honorary pallbearers will be members of First United Methodist Church, her nieces and nephews and her many friends. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Saturday, to go in procession.

Betty married Carroll L. Broome about 1954. Carroll (son of Horace Arnold Broome, Sr. and Cora Lee Nave) was born on 3 Oct 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jul 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]