Linda Jean Garrison

Linda Jean Garrison, age 82, of Freeport, Michigan, passed away on September 28, 2023, at home with her daughter by her side.  Linda was born on August 30, 1941, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Gladys (Wilkins) Keeler.

Linda attended Hastings High School.  On October 7, 1967, Linda married Harry Garrison, and they enjoyed 54 years together until his death in 2021.  She worked at Hastings City Bank as a bookkeeper and as a nurse at Pennock Hospital and Tendercare Assisted Living Center.

Linda spent many years processing entries for the Barry County Fair, a position she took on after Harry was elected to the fair board.  She and Harry enjoyed traveling to and camping at antique tractor shows for over 20 years. Linda also enjoyed quilting and cross stitch.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Gladys Keeler, husband Harry Garrison, grandson Donnell Rowe, sister Judith Furlong, and brothers Ken, Keith, Don, and Charles Keeler.

She is survived by her children Janine (Ricky) Rowe of Goldsboro, NC, Annette (Perry) Raab of Lake Odessa, MI, Julie (Brian Foster) Garrison of Rockford, MI,  Kathleen (Lee) Garrison-Haynor of Eaton Rapids, MI, grandchildren Cassandra, Di'Anthony, Branden, Caleb, Elizabeth and Michael, 6 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild, sister Jan Day of Battle Creek, MI, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions in memory of Linda can be made to the Barry County Humane Society, https://barrycountyhumane.org/ (Donate Now), 231 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058.

Memorial Visitation will be held Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.