Mary Sue Garrison

SPRING CITY — Mary Sue Fischesser Garrison passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at her home.

She was a lifetime resident of Spring City, Tenn. Mary Sue was a graduate of Spring City High School, Class of 1962, Tennessee Technological University and The University of West Georgia. She retired from the Rhea County Department of Education after 33 years as a teacher and administrator.

Mary Sue was a member of the Spring City First Baptist Church where she sang in the Choir and was a member of the Hannah Sunday School Class. She served in many capacities of the church.

Mary Sue served one year as a Commissioner of The Town of Spring City and eight years as Mayor of The Town of Spring City. She helped to create The Spring City Historical Museum and was instrumental in the building of the “Splash Pad” for the children of Spring City.

Mary Sue was preceded in death by her husband, James J. “Jim” Garrison; her parents, Eugene and Laura Hill Fischesser; brother, Donald Ray Hill; and infant nephew, David Hill.

Survived by her son, James A. “Jim” ( Penny) Ewing II, Rock Spring, GA.; her daughter, Amy Garrison ( Brian) Hager, Chattanooga; sister, Janet (Jimmy) Simpson, Spring City; brother, Terry Fischesser, Spring City; nieces, Tina (Mike) Ladd and Kelly Malone; great- nieces and nephews, Lauren, Grant and Carson Ladd, Grace Malone; sister-in-law, Jackie Wassom Hill, Chattanooga.

She is also survived by her very beloved companion fur-baby, Casper.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Spring City with Rev. Brian Price officiating.

Interment will follow in the Spring City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1-3:30 p.m. at the church.

Donations may be made to the Adult Choir Music Program at First Baptist Church of Spring City, P. O. Box 127, Spring City, TN 37381.

Vaughn Funeral Home, Spring City, is in charge of arrangements.

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