Pat Ruth Garner, 83, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Colonial Gardens with her family by her side. She was born in Union, SC. Her parents were Dave and Bessie Garner. She was a graduate of Jonesville High School and was married in 1953 to the late J. Arthur Garner, Sr. Pat was a member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church for over 42 years and a member of Gideons International Ladies Auxiliary for over 50 years. She is known for her beautiful floral arrangements for many weddings. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Surviving are her children, Margie Garner Boyd (Dickie) of Jonesville, SC, Pam Garner Blakely (Mike) of Lexington, SC and Joel Garner (Pamela) of Todd, NC; grandchildren, Joi Igleheart Heston (Charlie), Hayden Igleheart (Shannon), Justin Igleheart, Courtney Blakely Denton (Alex), Cameron Blakely, Nick Garner and Josh Garner, along with 8 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2019, at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, SC 29063. A private family service will follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Serving as Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family will greet friends 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, SC 29063 or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 1408001, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.
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Pat Ruth Garner, 83, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Colonial Gardens with her family by her side. She was born in Union, SC. Her parents were Dave and Bessie Garner. She was a graduate of Jonesville High School and was married in 1953 to the late J. Arthur Garner, Sr. Pat was a member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church for over 42 years and a member of Gideons International Ladies Auxiliary for over 50 years. She is known for her beautiful floral arrangements for many weddings. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Surviving are her children, Margie Garner Boyd (Dickie) of Jonesville, SC, Pam Garner Blakely (Mike) of Lexington, SC and Joel Garner (Pamela) of Todd, NC; grandchildren, Joi Igleheart Heston (Charlie), Hayden Igleheart (Shannon), Justin Igleheart, Courtney Blakely Denton (Alex), Cameron Blakely, Nick Garner and Josh Garner, along with 8 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2019, at Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, SC 29063. A private family service will follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 5400 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. Serving as Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family will greet friends 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, SC 29063 or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 1408001, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Pat Ruth Garner please visit our Sympathy Store.
Family Members
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Thelma Juanita Garner Thrasher
1915–2004
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Everette Leon Garner
1917–2005
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Thomas Leonard Garner
1919–1945
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Davis Wilbur Garner Sr
1921–1996
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Margaret Odessa Garner Howell
1923–2004
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Nathalee Garner Comer
1926–2013
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Lou Jean Garner Knox
1928–2008
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Donald Glenn Garner
1930–2011
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Betty Dean Garner Harvey
1932–2019
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Joyce Ann Garner Blakely
1935–2013
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