Betty Rae Vaughn Garrard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty Rae Vaughn Garrard, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday February 9 2018. Betty was born August 25, 1937 in Gadsden, Al. She graduated from Etowah High School in 1955. She attended college at Gadsden State and earned her degree as a nurse, retiring from Marshall Medical Center South. Her joy was found in her time spent working in the ER, many thanks to Dr. Diamond. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed reading, travelling, and playing cards. She was active in her community and a member of Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held at Etowah Memorial Chapel, Tuesday February 13 at 2pm. Visitation for family and friends will be from 12-2pm. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Officiating will be Bro. Gary Smith and Bro. Jackie Garrard. Pallbearers will be Jason Garrard, Joshua Garrard, Bo Haynie, Paul Johnson, Bj Haamankuli, and Robert Moxley. She is survived by her son, William Ray Garrard (Hollilynn) and daughter, Dana Garrard Sweeney (Terry). Grandchildren, Jason Garrard (Trysh), Joshua Garrard, Taylor Sweeney Haynie (Bo), Bethany Garrard Johnson (Paul), and Emily Sweeney Haamankuli (Bj). Great-grandchildren, Raylynn Johnson, Garrett Johnson, Ava Garrard, Benjamin Haamankuli, Georgia Haynie, Evie Haamankuli, and Lilah Garrard, and a host of nieces and nephews. Sisters, Eugenia Hammett, Barbara Entrekin (C.L.) and Glenda Moxley (Robert). She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Pauline Vaughn. Special thanks to her sisters for all their love and support. Flowers will be accepted. Donations can be made in her honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Betty Rae Vaughn Garrard

August 25, 1937 - February 9, 2018