Mrs. Zonia McClennon Garrison 
Saturday, September 24, 2005 
1:30 P.M. 
Jerusalem Baptist Church 
Groveland, Georgia 
Dr. L. Perry McNeal 
Pastor/Officiating 
 
Obituary 
I saw thee at a glance when the day had just begun; I heard an 
Angel call me, Servant of God, well done 
A Time to be Born...Zonia McClennon Garrison was born March 
31, 1920 in Daisy, GA to the late John McClennon and Amanda 
Wilkerson McClennon. 
A Time to Worship... She joined the Historic Mt. Pleasant 
Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and also bonded with 
the Jerusalem Baptist Church. She served as a faithful member and 
a Nurse Aide for both until her health failed. 
A Time To Love...She married the late Chester Garrison in 1946, 
an earthly union of forty-eight years. To this union, two children 
were born, Monica and Larry. 
A Time to Embrace...Zonia was an extraordinary woman that 
won the hearts of many by her radiant smile and sensational style. 
She was Gods jewel that cared for life and people in a manner that 
only an extraordinary person can. Her loving, giving, and caring 
attitude always made her house a home to all who came. 
A Time to Weep...She was preceded in death by her husband, 
Chester; a twin sister, Zola; five other sisters. Oriole, Willie Mae, 
Mamie V., Ada, and Edna Mae; three brothers, Beacher, Chester, 
and Dollar Bill; and other relatives and friends. 
A Time to Give Thanks... During her illness, Zonias normal 
words were Everybody is just so nice and helpful,  when referring 
to her neighbors, the hospital staff, church members. Concerted 
Services, Home Health Care Personnel, Rhonda Williamson, and 
all others who took the time to call, visit, deliver a meal, medicine, 
or a tidbit of gossip. All who knew her will remember that anytime 
she was asked how she was doing, she would always reply,  Im 
still kicking.  
A Time To Mourn...Zonia gave up her earthly Kicking with a 
smile at 2:20 A.M. on September 18, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital in 
Savannah, GA. The memories of her life will always be celebrated 
and cherished by her devoted son, Larry Garrison (Rosalyn) of 
Claxton, GA; a loving daughter, Monica Garrison Radney (John) 
of Columbus, GA; a brother, Clyde McClennon of Plainfield, NJ; 
a brother-in-law, Richard Benjamin of Savannah, GA; three 
grandsons, Cornelius Garrison of Claxton, GA and Marcus and 
Jeffery Radney of Columbus, GA ; a devoted caretaker, Dora 
Roundtree of Claxton, GA ; and a host of caring nieces, nephews, 
cousins, neighbors, friends, and the Historic Mt. Pleasant and 
Jerusalem Baptist Church families. 
Together Again 
The Broken Chain 
We little knew that morning that God 
Was going to call your name. 
In life we loved you dearly, 
In death we do the same. 
It broke our heart to lose you, 
You did not go alone; 
For part of us went with you. 
The day God called you home. 
You left us peaceful memories. 
Your love is still our guide; 
And though we can not see you. 
You are always at our side. 
Ourfamily chain is broken. 
And nothing seems the same; 
But as God calls us one by one, 
THE CHAIN will link again. 
Order of Service 
Processional and Farewell Glance 
Opening Selection............................ Choir 
Scripture 
Invocation 
Musical Selection............................ Choir 
Moments of Reflection (Two Minutes, Please) 
As a Church Member........Dea. Booker T Hagan 
As I Knew Her................Sis. Nita Bell Baker 
As I Reflect Upon Her........Sis. Mary E. Taylor 
Dea. Israel Taylor 
As a Neighbor................Dea. Ezekel Baker 
Solo.................................Sis. Erma Cone 
Obituary.................(Read Silently To Soft Music) 
Resolution and Acknowledgments.......Sis. Doris Boggs 
Solo............................Sis. Clara V. Brewton 
Eulogy.......................Pastor L. Perry McNeal 
Recessional 
Interment: 
Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery 
Groveland, Georgia 
The family will receive friends and share the repast in the 
Fellowship Hall of Jerusalem Baptist Church immediately 
following the Committal Service. 
My Last Party 
When you come to my last party 
Dont come with faces long. 
But come with memories that are pleasant, 
In your heart let there be a song. 
The places will be full of flowers 
And I will be dressed grand. 
The only thing I shall be sorry for 
I will not be able to shake your hand. 
When you come to my last party 
My Lord will be your host 
Because tis He  mongst all my friends 
Who really loves me most. 
He bore my Cross at Calvary 
He bears my cross today. 
When you leave. He will still be with me 
To comfort me on my way. 
When you come to my last party 
In spirit Ill be there, 
And as you stare back at me through closed eyelids. 
At you Ill stare. 
And when you say that I look natural 
That is as it should be 
Because at my last party 
Who should look more natural than me? 
I did the best that I knew how; 
Its up to God to take care of me now. 
Honorary Pallbearers 
Deacons of Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 
and Jerusalem Baptist Church 
Active Pallbearers 
Mr. Keith Clark Mr. Kevin Clark 
Mr. Wrence Beasley Mr. Alvin Lewis 
Mr. Soloman Mainer Mr. Arnold McCall 
Floral Attendants 
Nurse Aides of Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 
And Jerusalem Baptist Church 
Acknowledsment 
The possession of family and friends is a priceless gift 
from God for which we are grateful. Therefore, with 
grateful hearts, the family of Mrs. Zonia McClennon 
Garrison would like to express our sincere gratitude 
for all of your kindness shown to us during the hours 
of our bereavement. Whether it was a prayer, phone 
call, card, visit, food, flowers, or just a passing thought, 
we thank you sincerely. May God in his infinite wisdom 
continue to bless you today and always. 
Professional Services Entrusted To 
HARPER FUNERAL HOME 
125 North Broad Street 
Claxton, Georgia 30417 
912-739-2658