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Julia Garrison Obituary

Julia Potts Garrison CHARLESTON - Julia Potts Garrison, 63, of Charleston, Dorchester County, the wife of R. J. (Randy) Garrison, Jr., died March 5, 2011. She was born in Charleston, the daughter of the late John Thompson Potts and Rena Mitchell Potts. She was a graduate of General William Moultrie High School in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Julia's career was spent working at the Medical University of South Carolina as the Business Manager for the College of Graduate Studies; she retired after 30 years of dedicated service. Julia devoted her retirement to helping others. She performed volunteer work with Meals on Wheels in Mt. Pleasant, SC as well as volunteering at several assisted living facilities in the Charleston area. Julia enjoyed walking her neighborhood in the mornings, greeting neighbors and offering treats to their dogs as well as feeding the neighborhood wildlife. Julia also enjoyed working in her garden and offering gardening advice to others. Julia will be missed by those whose lives she touched so tenderly with kindness, understanding, words and encouragement and love. Surviving, in addition to her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Rena Mitchell Kirkley Mundy of Piedmont, SC; Mrs. Elaine Kirkley Wiegman of Tall Timbers, MD; her brother John T. Potts and his wife Sandee Potts of Annapolis, MD; her beloved eight grandchildren; her nieces, nephews and cousins; countless life-long friends as well as her three beloved "puppy dogs". Cremation will be handled by the Palmetto Cremation Society of Charleston. Memorials may be made in Julia's name to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 8 to Mar. 9, 2011.

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Holly (Whitlock) Moore

March 21, 2011

Lanie and Rena,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a very sweet lady and I know you will miss her greatly. My thoughts are with you. I think of you all often and wish you the best.

Sue Bolton

March 14, 2011

Randy and Girls:

I am so sorry to hear about Julia. I am still in shock. Julia was truly a remarkable person. She was my salvation when she came into my life to help with my mother-in-law who had Alzheimer's. What was so remarkable was that it only took a few days of caring for my mother-in-law before Julia knew exactly what my family had been going through in dealing with the unfortunate disease. She was always there for me, even going with me to NC to help put my mother-in-law to rest since my husband was in the hospital and could not even go to NC to bury his mom. Girls, I want you to know that there are very few people in this world that were as special as your mom. There are many, many people that will be grieving with you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families. I am so thankful that I was blessed to have known her.

sparky witte

March 11, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Julia. What a wonderful person she was!
We grew up down the street from each other and I can only think of good things to say about her.
I have not seen her in awhile, but each time we met it was like we had seen each other the day before.
Great family and I know you will miss here greatly, as will all her friends!
You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Sparky Witte

Debbie Young

March 9, 2011

May God comfort you in the loss of Julia. She was a lovely woman. We were long ago co-workers. I'll always remember her love of gardening and the beautiful flowers she'd bring to share with others. With sympathy.

Gwen & Sam Taylor

March 9, 2011

Randy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
We will always cherish the memories we have of Julia in high school and later at our school reunions. We have so many things to be thankful for and Julia was one of them.
Take care and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
In sympathy and friendship,
Gwen (Royster)& Sammy Taylor

March 9, 2011

I still cannot believe she is gone! She will be truly missed by all she touched. The world will be a darker place without her. Love to Randy, Rena & Lanie.
Becky Morrison Miller

Cheryl Gregorie

March 9, 2011

I'm so sorry. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

March 8, 2011

Julia and I grew up together sharing many good times~Brownies, Girl Scouts, school activities, slumber parties and good times at the beach. My prayers go out to all of her family with the hope that you too will hold close to those good times you shared with her. May God Bless you during this time.

Mary Beth (Northcutt)Walker~Thomson, GA

March 8, 2011

Randy and family, I am so sorry I was not a part of Julia's life as adults. She was the sweetest friend. We were in school together and in Mt. Pleas as children, and our families were friends. Randy do you remember me from MHS? Julia is so beautiful. My condolences to you and family. Carol Resch

Vicki McGillivray

March 8, 2011

I am so very sorry to hear that Julia is gone. She was a very good friend and I loved her. My sincere sympathy to her family.

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