Elma Irene Garber Obituary
The memory of Elma Irene Garber of Cookeville, Tennessee, born in Merrill, Michigan, who passed away on February 18, 2026 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Elma shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Elma farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clare Gay and Florence Seips Gay; her husband Roy Garber; her son Robin Garber; and her sisters, Wilma Gay, Shirley Gay and Lucille Roberts.
She is survived by: her sons, Jeffrey Roy Garber (Joquita) of Bradenton, FL, Thomas Garber (Laura) of Bradenton, FL and Rodney Garber (Melissa) of Sebring, FL.. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.
