Our loving mother, Martha Jeanette Garrett, age 88. passed away on January 31, 2025. Jeanette was born on December 17th 1936 in Jacksonville, Florida, and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in 1955. Jeanette worked for Southern Bell Phone Company for 35 years, and retired in 1989. After retiring, Jeanette spend her time caring for her parents, and spoiling her grandkids. Jeanette's entire life was devoted to her family: her two daughters Peggy and Donna (Joe); her grandchildren Michael (Tami), Kristen (Chaz), Andrew (Lindsey), and David (Becca); as well as eight great grandchildren with one more on the way.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Aubrey Garrett; parents Jesse and Era Googe; sisters Lois Fowler and Evelyn Carter; brother Rodney Googe; and son in law Daryl Hawkins.
Jeanette was a wonderful wife and mother, who was always there when you needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, advice and mostly love in abundance.
A graveside service for Jeanette will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00 at Evergreen Cemetery, 4535 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206.
