Georgia Stevens Garland Obituary
The passing of Georgia Stevens Garland of Bakersville, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 25, 2025 at the age of 96. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jess Stevens and Clarrissia Hoilman Stevens; her husband Oliver Garland; her daughter Carolyn Reese; and her sisters, Ruby, Nell and Josie.
She is survived by: her children, Teal Burleson (Ronnie) of Bakersville, Janet Smiley (Jay) of Mocksville, Judy Hensley (Chuck) of Spruce Pine, Joyce Riddle (Gary) of Bakersville, Gerald Garland (Shirley) of Bakersville, Kenny Garland (Sherry) of Bakersville, Jessie Garland (Teresa) of Spruce Pine and Burl Garland (Ellen) of Bakersville; her grandchildren, Jessica Austin (Jonathan), John "Robert" Ollis (Melanie "Mel"), Michael Hensley (Amanda), Amanda Hensley (Andy), Sandy Silver (Mike), Kacey Garland (Trace Clemons) and Justin Garland (Tia); her sister Jacquline Stockton of Bakersville; her close friend Harriet Hopson of Bakersville; and also Shane Gunter. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren; 4 great, great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Garland Cemetery (1771 Bad Creek Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705).
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge at 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Keep Georgia Stevens's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
