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. See Also: Find A Grave |
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