Dester Jane "Janie" Garrison

Dester Jane "Janie" Garrison, age 64 of Commerce, GA, passed away on May 20th, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Janie was born June 3rd, 1961 in Hall County, GA to the late William Carlton and Sarah Ruth Seagraves. She attended Commerce High School, and was a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church. She loved writing poetry and some of her works were published in poetry books. 

Janie was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a caretaker to many, including family members and strangers alike. She had a huge heart and spirit. So many people cherished her for her kindness and giving nature.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Charles Garrison, her daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Curtis Noe, Son and daughter-in-law, Mack and Perla Garrison, grandchildren, preston and wife Breanna Noe, Auston Noe, Brycen and Breanne Garrison, Great-grandson, Camren Noe. Brothers, J.W. Seagraves and George Seagraves.

Although she had many nieces and nephews, two were very near and dear to her. Angela Osborne and Ayla Hernandez. They both remained by her side through her health battle.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Sarah Crowe, LuCreda Addis, Sheena Propes, Joan Hernandez, E.G. Seagraves, Mary Phillips and Alma Whitlock.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 at 11:00AM in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with Rev. Chad Rising officiating. Interment will follow at Grey Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at a visitation on Friday, May 22nd, 2026 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at Ivie Funeral Home