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Edith O'Dell (Thornton) Garrett

Posted 2023-01-13 by mhenderson
Published by Today's News Herald from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2023 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Our loving mother, Edith O'Dell Garrett, age 87 passed away at her home
on Jan. 3, 2023 in Lake Havasu City. She was born on Nov. 4, 1935 to
William Edward Thornton and Mildred Inez Thornton in Hope, Arkansas. She
spent much of her early life in Hope, Arkansas where she met and married
Charles Kelly Garrett. He was the love of her life. They had 40
wonderful years together and raised four children. They moved to
Southern California for many years then moved to Lake Havasu City in
1990.

Edith worked at the Walmart sporting goods department in Lake Havasu
City for over 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with friends and
family, picnicking, boating on the lake and fishing.

Edith is preceded in death by her parents William and Mildred, her
brother J.B. Thornton, her husband Charles and her eldest daughter
Brenda Richardson.

Edith is survived by her son; Mike Garrett, daughters; Pam Osteen and
Tena Jahnz, her sisters; Betty Ingram, Barbara Ensing and Ona Feaster,
10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren all of whom will love and
miss her dearly.

Edith's funeral service will take place on Jan. 14, 2023 at 11 a.m.at
Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home, 21 Riviera Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403.

A graveside will follow at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens. Services are
entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and
condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietzfrazefuneralhome.com.


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