Rita Gail (Martin) Garrison

Rita Gail (Martin) Garrison, 67 of Bella Vista, Arkansas, died January 8 after an extended illness. Rita was born July 5, 1952 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Rita is survived by her husband, Max Garrison; a daughter, Melissa Garrison of Bella Vista, Arkansas; a son and daughter-in-law, Aaron Garrison and Libby Garrison of Kansas City, Mo.; three brothers, Rick Martin and Mike Beezley of Bella Vista, and Kenneth Beezley of Little Rock. Rita was a graduate of Henderson University in Arkadelphia and had been an office manager for many years. Rita was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was always happy and funny. An inurnment service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday January 13 at Fayetteville National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Hiwasse First Baptist Church, 13512 W Highway 72, Gravette, Ark., Friday, January 17 at 11 a.m. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralmation.com.