Mary Ellen Joiner Garner's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in Sandersville, Georgia

Mary Ellen Joiner Garner

May 12, 1924 - October 5, 2025 (101 years old)

Sandersville, Georgia

Mary Ellen Joiner Garner's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2025 in Sandersville, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
May & Smith Funeral Directors

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Mary Ellen Joiner Garner

May 12, 1924 - October 5, 2025 (101 years old)

Sandersville, Georgia

Mary Ellen Joiner Garner Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 5, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Mary Ellen Joiner Garner of Sandersville, Georgia. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Francis Allen Joiner and Mary Kendall Joiner; her husband Edward Emanuel "Zut" Garner; her son Al Garner; her daughter-in-law Kay R. Garner; and her brother H. Allen "Buddy" Joiner.

She is survived by: her son Bill Garner (Janice) of Warthen; her grandchildren, Ellen Wright (John), Jason Garner, Ray Garner, Erin Garner, Chad Brown and Alicia Glassford (Sean); and her great grandchildren, Logan Wright, Reagan Wright, Ivy Hodges, Gavin Brown, Finn Brown, Beau Brown, Will Glassford and Vivian Glassford.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Tennille Baptist Church (203 N Main St, Tennille, GA 31089). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org in memory of Mary Ellen Garner.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
May & Smith Funeral Directors



Tue

Oct 07

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tennille Baptist Church
203 N Main St, Tennille, GA 31089

Tue

Oct 07

Funeral service

2:00 PM

Tennille Baptist Church
203 N Main St, Tennille, GA 31089

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