Jean Mary Garrett, 87, was born August 31, 1923, in Kansas City, Kansas to William Dallas Hayes and Laura C. Ross. She was the eldest of eight children; four boys and three girls. Her parents; one son, William Fine, two brothers, William D. Hayes, Jr. and Norman Hayes; one sister, Dorothy Rhodes and her husband, Calvin Garrett all preceded her in death.
She accepted Christ at an early age at the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Argentine, KS and later united with Metropolitan Spiritual Church of Christ, under the leadership of Bishop James D. Tindall. Rev. Garrett was ordained to the ministry and served on the healer board as well as the mother's board.
Jean was active in numerous civic organizations including the voting process, where she serve as the election judge. For over nineteen years, she worked for the Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries at the Harold Thomas Center as a clerk until she retired.
After retirement, she continued to minister at different churches. She was a living testimony to her faith and to God. Jean never saw anyone negatively but always acknowledged the good in them. She was a joy to be around whether she was speaking the word or telling those who would listen, "God loves you and so do I".
Rev. Garrett departed this life on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Truman Medical Center. She will be truly missed.
She leaves to mourn her passing: one sister, Doris Coe; twins, Edwin Hayes (Arlene), Los Angeles, CA and Edna Barbee; special niece, Janet Rhodes (lovingly known as Jean's little foot soldier); two grandchildren, one great granddaughter and a host of other nephews, nieces, other relatives, church family and friends.
Processional
"Jesus is the Light of the World"
RitualRev. Lucien B. Smith
Old TestamentRev.Dr. Leatha Holoday
New TestamentRev. Davis Snider
PrayerRev. Lonette Tindall
Song ServiceBro. James D. Tindall, III
Minister of Music
Acknowledgements
and CondolencesSis. Louella Henderson
Remarks Please limit remarks to two minites
Rev. John Thompson
Rev. Ivan Harvey
Rev. Ivy A. Ganaway, Assistant Pastor
Rev. Ellis McGee
Rev. Ralph Taylor
Mrs. Edna Barbee
Sis. Barbara Gray
Sis Janet Rhodes
Song Service
Service Mrs. Felica Burns
"Forever With Me"
Words of Comfort
Bishop James D. Tindall, Sr.
Service of Commuion
Benidiction
Recessional
JEAN MARY GARRETT
Jean Mary Garrett, 87, of Kansas City, MO, died Sunday,
June 5, 2011, at Truman Medical Center. Memorial services
Monday, June 13, at 7:00 p.m. at Metropolitan Spiritual Church,
1231 Garfield. Family hour 5-7:00 p.m. at the church.
Arr.: Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Published in Kansas City
Star on June 10, 2011
MARY LOUISE PAYNE
Mary Louise Payne, 82, Kansas City, MO, passed away April 3, 2011. Services will be Sun., April 10, at 7 p.m. at Metropolitan Spiritual Church of Christ. Burial in Parklawn Cemetery, Mon., April 11. Visitation will be Sun., April 10, from 5-7 p.m. at the church. (Arr.: Watkins Brothers Memorial Chapel.) Published in Kansas City Star on April 7, 2011
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June 5, 2011