EL DORADO — Shirley Helen Martin Garison,

96, passed away November 6, 2021, the end of an era blessed by God. She was born July, 1925, in Louisville, Ky., moving to El Dorado, Ark., as a child.

Shirley married the love of her life, Jim Garison, November 1946. They were married for 66 years, blessed with four children. Her life was devoted to her family and her faith.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Garison; parents, Helen and Ted Martin; sisters, Marilyn Stutts and Patty Lou Dillaha; brother, Ted Martin; and son-in-law, David Kiernan.

She is survived by her daughters, Carol Kiernan of Little Rock, and Suzanne Garison, Julie Fees of Snowmass Village, Colo.; sons, Jim (Jerri) Garison of Richardson, Texas, and Andy (Kay) Garison of Little Rock; grandson, Andrew (Hannah) Garison; and great-granddaughters, Chloe and Ella; granddaughter, Rebecca (Taylor) Denniston; and great-grandson, Davis.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5-6:30 p.m. at Young’s Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, November 11, 2021, at First United Methodist Church El Dorado with Dr. David Bush officiating. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park by Young’s Funeral Directors.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to The First United Methodist Church, 201 S Hill Avenue, El Dorado, Ark. 71730; Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, Ark. 71730. www.youngsfuneralhome.com