Blanche M Garrison

The main thrust in Blanche’s life was caring for others. She was blessed with five children that she raised single handedly. At the same time Blanche served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary to Woolwich Fire Company. When her children were on their own she worked as a home health aide. She was caring for others again.rnOn a senior Citizen bus trip to Canada Blanche met a gentleman, Moore Garrison and a love story began. They shared many wonderful times until his death in 1990. rnHer surviving children are: Louisa Ponder, William Barber Jr., Alice Carson, and Rose Brickner. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren: Karen Centenzo, Dawn Barber, Edward Barber, Jr., David Barber, Michelle Athanasiou, Andrew Brickner, Edward Carson, Jr., Elizabeth Carson and 16 great grandchildren. She was pre deceased by her first husband, William Barber, Sr. and a son Edward H. Barber, Sr.rnBlanche died on February 7 and her family celebrated her 89 caring years with a private family service. Donations to Woolwich Fire Co., 1519 Kings Hwy., Swedesboro, NJ 08085 in memory of Blanche will be appreciated. rn