Venice Garrett, age 80, of Temperance, MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 8, 2016 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 16, 1935 to Huey and Ora Mae (Spears) Collins in Floyd County, Kentucky. Venice enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. She loved nothing more than taking care of her grandchildren as if they were her own children. Venice will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, LK and James Collins. Venice is survived by her loving husband of almost 59 years, Joe Garrett; loving son, Stanley (Laura) Garrett; grandchildren, Joseph and Emily Garrett; sister, Barbara (Junior) Sloan; and brothers, Otto (Maxine) and John (Perlinda) Collins; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive guests on Wednesday from 4 – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo (419-473-0300). Funeral Services will begin Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Whiteford Union Cemetery.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider ProMedica Hospice.