Marlene B. Garner

Mrs. Marlene B. Garner, age 89 of Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Garner was born in Summerville, Georgia on August 22, 1934, daughter of the late Gordon Bartlett and Izetta Mason Bartlett.  She was the owner of Marlene’s Fabrics in Summerville and had been the manager of the Crate Ladies Apparel Store for over 20 years.  She was of the Baptist Faith.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Garner was preceded in death by daughters, Lisa Jo Jarrell and Anggie Lee Chandler; a son, Phillip Wayne Garner; and two brothers, Dewayne Bartlett and Marshall Bartlett.

Mrs. Garner is survived by a sister, Glenia Hayes; brother and sister-in-law, James Lee and Brigette Bartlett; grandchildren, Rebecca Hall, Zach (Erin) Reynolds, Christy Chandler, Chandler Staton and Drew Casteel; two great grandchildren, Sawyer Reynolds and Cullen Hall; 6 nephews and 3 nieces.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Garner will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Minister L.D. Ludy officiating.  Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Garner’s family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Marlene B. Garner.  Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.