Pauline Garner

On Monday, April 12, 2021, Pauline Elizabeth Garner, a loving nana and mother, passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Pauline was born in Maryville, Tennessee to Helen and George “Dutch” Sparks on January 31, 1935. Pauline and her husband, Lyle Garner, raised two beautiful children, Linda and Larry Garner. Pauline retired from Levi Strauss & Co. Upon retirement, Pauline spent her days going to every yard sale in Blount County with her sister, Wilma. Pauline also devoted her time to caring for others in their home as a caregiver. Pauline dedicated her entire life to her family. Pauline was an amazing mother and grandmother. She had a very special bond with her granddaughter, LeCha, who she loved more than anything. Pauline was a gentle, kind soul. She was full of laughter and joy. She had a heart of gold. In her later years you could find Pauline traveling the halls of Fairpark Nursing Home caring for her beloved babies or sitting on the front porch sipping coffee and eating donuts with her granddaughter LeCha or sister Judy. With her feisty sense of humor and contagious smile, she was incredibly loved by all who worked with her. Pauline will forever be remembered for her nurturing spirit and commitment to help those around her.

Pauline was preceded in death by her mother Helen, her father George, her sister Wilma, and her daughter Linda. She is survived by her son Larry Garner, granddaughter LeCha Brown, sisters, Judy Carpenter and Sue Hurst. She is also survived by her nieces Darlene Cummings, Karen Newman, Kasey Arp and Terrie Lawson, nephews Shane Carpenter, Scott White, Mike Hurst, and Jeff Hurst. She is survived by a few other very special family members, Timmy Lawson, Anthony Carpenter, and many more great nieces and nephews. She is survived by a few very special friends, Peggy Chapman, Aaron Brown, Cato Newman, and Liza Lawson.

Family will receive friends on Friday April 16, 2021 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. funeral service to follow at Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. Interment will be on Saturday April 17, 2021 at East Maryville Baptist Church Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. MASK are required and social distancing in effect.