Mary Garrison

Mary Belle Garrison, 79, of Cove, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025.

Mary was a devoted mother and grandmother whose greatest joy was her family. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly, cherishing every moment spent together.  Whether playing games, listening to music, or sharing a warm laugh, Mary created lasting memories filled with love and joy.

She was known for her spirited personality — resilient, independent, and steadfast in protecting those she loved. Her bold nature and unwavering strength earned the admiration and respect of all who knew her.

Mary also had the heart of a servant. She was always ready to lend a helping hand, often cleaning and cooking for friends and neighbors who were sick, hospitalized, or simply in need of care. Never one to sit idle, Mary found joy in serving others. She was the “fun” grandma, mother, aunt, sister, and friend.

Mary was born in Los Angeles,CA but was raised in Mena Arkansas. She came from a large family who worked in cotton fields and the logging industry. She met the love of her life, Doyle Garrison, and raised their children in Garner, TX. where they attended the Assembly of God church. Later in life she attended Rock Creek Road Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to church, praising Jesus and praying for her family and loved ones.  

Mary is survived by her children: Kenneth Wayne Garrison; Taryn Garrison of Cove, AR; Donna Doylene Maddux and husband Tim of Mineral Wells, TX; and Angelia Dianne Garrison of Hatfield, AR. She is also survived by her grandchildren Ryan Garrison, Rachel Heiden and husband Adam, Jacob Garrison, Allison Garrison, Tyler Maddux, and Bradlee Maddux; her great-grandchildren Presley and Ashton Heiden, Amara Garrison, Jensen Thomas, and soon-to-arrive baby Josie Belle Thomas.

She is also survived by her siblings: Lloyd Jones of Valley Springs, CA; Robert Jones of Cove, AR; John Jones of Hatfield, AR; Thomas Jones and wife Lucy of Bentonville, AR; James Jones of Bentonville, AR; Maxine Hubbard and husband Leroy of Cove, AR; and Sue Cost and husband Don of Mena, AR, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Doyle Dewayne Garrison; her parents, Carl and Nona Mae Jones; her son, Johnny Lee Garrison; and her siblings Wanda Jones, Jefferson “Jay” Jones, Joyce Jones Quince, and Betty Jones Sharp.

A service to honor Mary’s life will be held on Saturday, 10/11/25 at 1:00 PM at Crystal Hill Cemetery in Wickes, AR. Brother Gary Richardson from Rock Creek Road Baptist Church in Mineral Wells, TX will be officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate her memory.

Mary Belle Garrison’s loving spirit, joyful laugh, and devotion to her family will be deeply missed but never forgotten. We rejoice knowing she now rests in the presence of her Lord and Savior, as Scripture reminds us: “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8).