Dolly Grayce Garland

She married Shelby Garland in 1979, and together they raised 5 children and lovingly helped with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She worked for many years at the Kern County Department of Mental Health.

Shelby and Dolly loved to camp, fish and later on in life they loved estate sales and collecting. Dolly was an avid collector of roosters, holiday decorations, yarn, fabric and buttons! She made tons of blankets for her family, extended family and donated many blankets throughout her lifetime to veterans. She could literally crochet in her sleep!

She was an amazing grandma who always made sweet rice for her grandkids and rarely said no to a sleepover. She was tough, strong and matter-of-fact. She was also an avid card player and was often busy playing card games with her friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Hattie Robertson, her brothers and sisters and her husband, Shelby. She is survived by her children Ken Weir Jr., Cheri McMahan, Larry Weir, Shelby Garland Jr. and Melissa Hensley and their spouses. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and by 11 great-grandchildren.

Our family would like to thank the staff of Magnolia Place and Hoffmann Hospice for their great love and care of Dolly.

A graveside service for Dolly will be held Friday, March 10, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Garland family.