Ella Garst Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 24, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Ella Garst (Salem, Virginia). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leonard A. Wright and Irene L. Wright; her husband Wayne C. Garst; and her brothers, Tommy Wright, Charles Wright and Lenny Wright.
She is survived by: her caregiver Jean; her family, Gina Stockton, Wouter Wehberg and Ifeanyi Onyekaba; her children, Betsy Garst Cossaboon (David) and Barry Garst (Stephanie); her grandchildren, Ian Cossaboon, Daveon Cossaboon, Tre Cossaboon, Savannah Garst and Laurel Garst; her sister Brenda Jenkins (Paul); and her siblings-in-law, Samuel Garst (Jeanette) and Donna Wright. She is also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Green Hill Church of the Brethren (2699 Harborwood Rd, Salem, Va. 24153) or Good Samaritan Hospice (1160 Moose Dr, Christiansburg, Va. 24073).
