Katherine V. {Filby} Garrett

Mrs. Katherine V. ( Filby ) Garrett, 93, of Frederick, died on Saturday, August 9th,2008 at the Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Willard N. Garrett on July 30th, 1980.

Mrs. Garrett was a long-time and active member of The Evangelical Reformed Church United Church of Christ. She was employed in the dry-cleaning industry and for many of those years with Harry Lawson, proprietor of Gem Laundry.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed cooking for large family dinners. For relaxation she played bingo, cards and shared her time with family and friends.

Surviving are a daughter Patricia A. Heffner and husband Edward of Harpers Ferry, WV, a son Edward T. Garrett and wife C. Lee of Frederick, 7 grandchildren; Pamela L. Cline ( who visited and cared for Katherine daily ) Jeffrey A. Heffner and wife Betty, Gregory W. Heffner and wife Terry, Kelley A. Dyson and husband Allen, Hunter G. Heffner and wife Jessie, Lisa D. Landaverde and husband William and Dawn L. Vargas and husband William, 22 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren.

She will also be missed by her brother-in-law Frank Garrett and his wife Joan and numerous other family members.

Visitation: Family will receive friends at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, on Thursday, August 14th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Services: Services will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. from the Evangelical Reformed Church United Church of Christ,15 W. Church St., Frederick, Md 21701 Rev. Dr. Barbara Kershner Daniel will officiate.
Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Evangelical Reformed Church UCC or the Alzheimer's Assoc., Western MD.office, 108 Byte Dr., Ste. 103, Frederick, MD 21702 ( www.alzgmd.org)