Bobbie Pauline Pryor Garrard

Bobbie Pauline Pryor Garrard

was born in Saltillo, Tennessee on July 15, 1932 the daughter of the late William Edward and Essie Kelly Pryor

On October 16, 1946 she was united in marriage to Thomas Henry Garrard, who preceded his wife in on December 6, 1986.

Pauline, as she was known by everyone, was a lifetime resident of Hardin County, had worked for 20 years at Savannah Manufacturing, and was a member of Mountain View Church of Christ. Pauline loved the many years of fellowship she shared with her church family and loved sharing her good cooking with them at church socials. In her way, cooking was her service to others, and she loved making "Granny's house" a special place.

Pauline enjoyed gardening, canning, flowers, and working in her yard. Making quilts was her favorite pastime which she even continued while in the nursing home until she could no longer thread a needle.

She departed this life on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 90 years, 3 months, and 29 days.

Pauline is survived by her children, Danny Wayne Garrard, Robert Edward Garrard, Kathy Lynne Sparks, and Barbara Sue Copeland; nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and seven step-great grandchildren; and sisters, Francis Bailey and Elizabeth Sandidge.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Tommy Michael Garrard; daughter, Judy Carol Minyard; grandchild, Kristi Garrard; sister, Lorene Brasher; and brothers, Kenneth, Fay, Bill, and Ray Pryor.