Joan R. Garrison

Mrs. Garrison is survived by her husband of 58 years, Harry E. Garrison and their son, Kenneth J. Garrison and her grandson, Austin Garrison. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Jo Garrison and her sister, Cynthia Wren.

Mrs. Garrison's passions in life were her family, her horses, and her work as a fifteen year volunteer at St. Luke's Hospital, where she worked in the Transportation Department and at the Information Desk and served one year as Membership Vice President.

A Graveside Service will be held 11am Monday, January 6, 2014 at Mandarin Cemetery on Mandarin Road.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice of N.E.Fl. 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, 32257 or to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, 1275 York Avenue, NY, NY 10065.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.