of Midwest City, OK
October 23, 1928 - May 7, 2020
Reola ''Fern'' Garrett, 91, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, passed away on May 7, 2020. She was born October 23, 1928, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to the late Ruel and Maude (McDowell) Rutherford. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was retired from Sears and was a member of the Nicoma Park United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James ''Ralph'' Garrett; one daughter, Kathy Golightly; four brothers and two sisters.
Fern is survived by five children, Glenn Garrett and wife, Linda, of Oklahoma City, Peggy Garrett of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Dan Garrett of Choctaw, Oklahoma, Lesa Vasquez and husband, Tom, of Oklahoma City, and Terri Simmons and husband, Terry, of Crosses, Arkansas; sixteen grandchildren, Richard, Holly, James, Jennifer, Nolan, Kim, Krista, Andy, Bryan, Joey, Chris, Thomas, Matt, AnnaJo Fern, Nate and Brooke; and a whole host of great grandchildren.
There will be a graveside service at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 11, 2020, at Harmony Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes to honor her by memorial contributions to:
The Urban Mission
3737 N Portland Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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Karla Rutherford Lynch
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Glenn, Peggy, Danny, Lesa, Terri: Thinking of you all during this difficult time, and remembering many happy memories of Aunt Fern. Dad (Dan) always grinned from ear-to-ear when chatting with Aunt Fern on the phone! I will always remember Aunt Fern's wonderful laugh, and her kind spirit. You are all in my prayers.
Much love,
Karla
Linda Beavert
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Glenn, Peggy, Danny, Lesa, Terri Beth--my heart was touched when Candy told me of Fern's passing. I pray God's peace and comfort to each of you and your families at this time. Connie was my "second" mom, and Fern was my very special, fun-loving, fun-to-be-around aunt. I loved her so. I would usually spend a week with your family when I came to Connie's for the summer during my elementary school years and have so many wonderful memories from those times. Without ties to my father's family, she was my last tie to that generation. Even though I haven't visited her the last few years, I do now and will continue to sorely miss her. My heart is with you.