Judy Lorraine Vance Garren

judy garren

May 18, 1943 ~ January 13, 2020

Born in: Asheville, NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Judy Lorraine Vance Garren, 76, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the CarePartners John F. Keever Solace Center.

A native of Buncombe Co., Judy was a daughter of the late William L. Vance, Jr. and the late Vera Tweed McCulloch. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Ivey Lamar Garren.

She is survived by her daughter, Melanie Garren Cox (Bart); son, Vance Lamar Garren (Traci); eight grandchildren, Savannah, Hayley and Garren Darling, Jude Garren, Courtni Johnson (Raleigh), Montana Johnson, Matthew Cox (Dusti) and Christen Chiles (Jake); and five great-grandchildren. Judy is also survived by her brother, Keith McCulloch (Laura); a niece; two nephews; and her brothers-in-law, Milo Garren (Nanci) and Terry Garren (Maria).

During her married life, she lived all over the United States, although the happiest times of her life was returning to the mountains and to her family.

A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. Dr. Steve Linhart will officiate. Inurnment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.

Her family will receive friends for one hour prior to the celebration at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, Judy’s family asks that donations be made to CurePSP, 1216 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001.

Services

Visitation: January 25, 2020 1:00 pm - March 28, 2024 2:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Celebration of Life: January 25, 2020 2:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Inurnment: January 25, 2020 3:00 pm

Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806


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  1. Melanie I’m so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a very sweet woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

  2. Judy was a “cousin” to me as a young girl. She is a lovely lady as Lamar was so special. Melanie and Vance big hug!

  3. Your mom was so sweet. I feel honored to have known her and watch her enjoy her family over the holidays, laughing and singing. If someone needed a mamaw that didn’t have one, she was there and if someone needed a mom she was there for them too. She truly loved each one in her family and showed kindness and generosity. She will be greatly missed by so many. Prayers and love to you Melanie and all who loved her.

  4. To the Garren Family,

    May God bless and keep you in His loving care.
    Love and prayers,
    Adrianne R. Cornett and Landrea Johnson Rhyne & family

  5. Dearest Melanie and Vance, we were so saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. We don’t have to tell you what a special person she was and how much she loved you kids. We had so many wonderful times with both your parents and thank God we had the gift of their friendship. Please know we are thinking of you. Much love, Tom and Jill

  6. Melanie and Family,
    So saddened for your loss.
    Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you for God to send you his healing grace,
    Love,
    Lynn Langley


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