Jeannette Garris Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jeannette Garris (Wilson, North Carolina), who passed away on October 7, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jeannette Garris to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Worth Strickland and Elsie Taylor Strickland; her husband Johnnie Jasper Garris; her daughter Barbara Garris Luper; her grandson Harper Black; and her siblings, George Strickland, James Strickland, Dwight Strickland and Geraldine Strickland Long.
She is survived by: her sons, Danny Garris (Gail) of Wilson and Johnny "Johnboy" Garris (Lisa) of Elm City; her grandchildren, Danny Garris, Jr. of Wilson, Amie Whitehead (Will) of Wilson, Michael Garris (Lindsay) of Elm City, Crystal Garris Gowen (Cameron) of Wilson, Brandie Garris Black (Bobby) of Wilson, Tracy McKeel (Jarrod) and Jessica Garris of Fremont; her great grandchildren, Michael Tyler Garris of Wilson, Logan Black of Wilson, Nickolas Gowen (Kristin) of Havelock, Ashleigh Carico of Wilson, Tanner Denton (Jenna) of Wilson, Riley Tulppo of Wilson, Peyton Denton of Wilson, Shelby McKeel of Walstonburg, Gracie Gowen of Wilson, Kaelin Garris of Lucama, Brody McKeel of Walstonburg, William Luke Whitehead of Wilson and Carter Garris of Lucama; her great great grandchild Ella Rae Raper of Lucama; and her siblings, Ruby Lucas and Kenneth Strickland of Wilson. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and family friends.
