Janice McCollum Garrison

Mrs. Janice McCollum Garrison, age 72, of Commerce, GA passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Garrison was born in Toccoa to the late, Imogene Davis McCollum Wright and the late, Leo McCollum.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce.  Mrs. Garrison graduated from the University of Georgia with a masters degree.  After graduation she taught school for 14 years before becoming a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Garrison was also preceded in death by her husband, Steve Jack Garrison, Sr. and son, Kevin Blair Garrison.

Mrs. Garrison is survived by her daughter, Shell Garrison Withers of Lavonia; son, Steve Garrison, Jr. (Julie) of Waleska, GA; brother, Tim McCollum (Joy) of Toccoa; grandchildren, Hannah and Leah Garrison and Lauren Withers.

Memorial services will be held Monday, January 18 at 11:00 AM from the First Baptist Church of Commerce with Rev. Chris Strickland officiating with the interment following at Grey Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 10-11 AM.  All those planning to attend the service should wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.