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Glenadean “Jerry” Garrison
April 14,1927— October 9, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Glenadean “Jerry” Garrison, 99 ½ years young, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Services will be held at a future date.
Glenadean was born at home in Lincoln, Ill., on April 14,1927 to Harley Paul and Eula (Howard) Claybourn.
She graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1945 and Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. in 1947 with a degree in Aviation and received her private pilot’s license.
During her early working lifetime, she held positions including serving as the Juvenile Probation Officer for Logan County under Judges Ellis & Dunham, Assistant to Admissions Director Florence Dooley at Lincoln College. Additionally, Glenadean owned and managed Garrison Insurance for 32 years.
She served as an Elder and taught adult Women’s Sunday School Class at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church also serving for years as President of the Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Mission.
Glenadean served in many organizations: Independent Insurance Agents, VFW Auxiliary, Eastern Star, Rebekah’s, Toastmistress, Beta Sigma Phi, and the American Business Women’s Association.
She is survived by one son, James Paul Garrison and wife Connie (Dittus) Garrison, stepdaughter Bonnie Vacca, grandchildren: Ryan Garrison, Vickie Vacca, Tim Vacca and Mike Vacca, and four great-grandchildren: Wyatt, Henry & Aria Garrison and Marlena Vacca.
She is proceeded in death by her former husband Lyman J Garrison, her parents and infant brother Billie Dwain.
Memorials may be made to The First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 110 Broadway Street, Lincoln, Illinois 62656.
Tribute Wall for Glenadean “Jerry” Garrison
