Barbara June Garrison Swanson, 97, died peacefully Nov. 10, 2022, at home. A private family ceremony will take place at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park in Tampa.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Ernest E. Garrison in 2005, and Duane Swanson in 2010, as well as her son, James Garrison, in 2018.
Barbara was born in Tampa, and attended Shorter College in Rome, Georgia, and the University of Tampa, where she met her first husband.
Barbara was a beloved elementary-school teacher in Tampa and Ponte Vedra Beach, before becoming a homebound teacher for Orange County Schools.
A woman of great faith, she was an elder in her Presbyterian church and substituted as an organist whenever needed.
She loved playing the piano, even while in respite care at Haven Hospice.
Barbara is survived by her son, Robert Garrison (Renee); and four grandchildren, James, Ben (Courtney), Kathryn (Lauren) and Daniel (Monica).
Her family is deeply appreciative of the kind people from Haven Hospice, who helped take care of her in recent months.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haven Hospice.
