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Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Pin Oak Cemetery
Visitation: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home
Lenore A. “Ellie” Garrison, age 69, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon.
She was born February 18, 1957, in Clarksburg, West Virginia. On January 17, 1976, Ellie married Robert Dean Garrison in Fairfield, and they enjoyed 32 years of marriage. Robert passed away February 24, 2008.
Ellie dedicated 32 years to working at North American Lighting in Flora. She cared deeply for her family and held an enduring love for her sons and grandchildren. Her friends became an extended part of that family, and they fondly remember her spirited personality, quick wit, and the many good conversations they shared over the years. Ellie enjoyed browsing yard sales, listening to country music, and spending countless hours working on her “Paint by Diamonds” projects, which brought her great joy and relaxation and created a sparkling collection of art that will always bring happy memories and smiles to her family.
Ellie is survived by 2 sons: Raymond (Alicia) Garrison of Flora and Timothy (Jeffery) Garrison Reece of Jackson, Missouri; 10 grandchildren: Austin (Caitlin) Garrison, Tucker (Courtney) Garrison, Alexander (Hailey) Garrison, Bobby Garrison, Jimmy Garrison, Jonathan Garrison, Tyler Guinn, Christian Garrison, Jaden Garrison, and Kylie Garrison; 10 great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law: Cindi Garrison. She is also survived by 8 siblings: Hartzel Cottrill, Judy Sims, Mike (Genny) Cottrill, Mary (David) Kimmel, Harold Cottrill, Wanda (Jason) Ehrhart, Ronnie (Heather) Lee, and Sam (Carla) Lee.
She was preceded in passing by her husband; father: Raymond Glen Cottrill; mother: Loretta Jean (Johnson) Lee; stepfather: Sam Lee; son: Robert B. Garrison; grandson: Damon Garrison; and 2 brothers: Dennis Lee and H.G. Lee.
A funeral ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Mark Luzadder officiating. Interment will follow in Pin Oak Cemetery in Wayne County. A visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to assist the family with final expenses, and these will be accepted by the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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My condolences to the family 🤍🌹🤍
A very good woman. She was lots of fun and full of vigor. Lots of years of memories at NAL with Ellie.
So sorry for your loss. Lenora was a sweet lady and will be missed
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a very good woman.
So sorry....prayers to the family
I have always missed seeing this young lady. She was such a hoot. We worked many long hours together. She will be missed. Prayers for the family. 😪😪😪
Prayers to all the family for comfort and peace.
My heart hurts for Ellie's family and friends. She was such a great person and awesome to work with. Rest easy Ellie, till we meet again.
I’m truly sorry for your loss ,Lenore was one of the most amazing women & she’s truly goin to be missed..
Ellie was such a great person. We were honored to call her our Friend. We'll cherish our memories of our time at NAL together. Rest easy my Friend...
I love you so much grandma and I hope you and grandpa do a lot of catching up. I miss you guys so much.
Prayers for the family. I worked with Ellie at NAL, She was alot of fun a little firecracker..very quick witted.
I am soo sorry for y'all's loss, so glad I got to see her a few years back, glad to get to see all of y'all and Aunt Jean. Love y'all. Your cousin, Sheila (Marvin) Williams
I'm so sorry. Lenore was one of the sweetest people I know. I will carry lots of memories of her. She will be missed by so many people And loved forever. My her family and friends find some peace in this heartbreaking time.
Fly high Lenore, You and Bob were a big presence in the first half of my life. My dad thought the world of Bobby and your family. As did I. Sympathies and prayers of peace and comfort for Raymond and the rest of the family
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