Elaine Gilliland Garner's obituary , Passed away on February 8, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee

Elaine Gilliland Garner

February 20, 1932 - February 8, 2023 (90 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

Elaine Gilliland Garner's obituary , Passed away on February 8, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park

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Elaine Gilliland Garner

February 20, 1932 - February 8, 2023 (90 years old)

Memphis, Tennessee

Elaine Gilliland Garner Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Elaine Gilliland Garner of Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away on February 8, 2023, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elaine Gilliland Garner to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parent Jency Gilliland; her spouse Woodie W. Garner; her daughter Deborah Garner Steplock; her father Bob Gilliland; and her siblings, Azilee Gilliland Smith, Shirley Gilliland Thompson, Edward Gilliland and Russel Gilliland.

She is survived by: her daughters, Diane Garner Ward (Sam) and Kelly Garner Young (David Lusby); her son-in-law Louis Steplock; her grandchildren, Barbara Lee Steplock (Andy Blonigen), Lesley Steplock, Becca Steplock Johnston (Greg), Betsi Steplock, Andrew Steplock, Lauren Johnson (Josh), Zachery Young (Amy), Emily Lannom (Alex), Matthew Young and Max Lusby; her great grandchildren, Clayton Wayne Johnston, Garner Johnston, Jax Johnson, Luke Johnson, Noah Young and Mary Katherine Young; her siblings, Jane Gilliland Knoop (Harold) and Donald Gilliland; and her brother-in-law Travis Thompson. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Graceview Church, 7660 Swinnea Road , Southaven, Ms. 38671.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park



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2545 E Holmes Rd, Memphis, TN 38118

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