Cynthia Garris Obituary Cynthia Keeter Garris September 15, 1940 － August 16, 2023 Windsor － Obituary for Cynthia and Wesley Garris － Cynthia Keeter Garris, 82, passed away on August 16, 2023 and her husband of 63 years, Wesley Floyd Garris, 84, passed away less than a week earlier on August 10, 2023. Born in Franklin, Cynthia was the daughter of the late Charles Oliver Keeter Sr. and Irene Holland Keeter. A lifelong resident of Windsor, Wesley was the son of the late Wilson Floyd Garris and Eula Crocker Garris. Wesley was a graduate of Windsor High School and the Newport News Apprentice School. He was a retired Nuclear Engineer in the Quality Control Department of Newport News Shipyard. Wesley was a member of Purdie Masonic Lodge #170 AF & AM where he was a former Worshipful Master. Wesley served on the Windsor Town Council for over 40 years as councilman, Vice Mayor, and Mayor. He was a charter member of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department and longtime member and deacon of Windsor Baptist Church. In 2013, he was honored for his dedication and years of service by having the Wesley F. Garris Event Park established in his honor. Cynthia was a graduate of Windsor High School and was retired from the Virginia Department of Heath as an Office Service Supervisor. She served on the Beautification Committee for the Town of Windsor and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Cynthia could see the beauty in the smallest of things and would never miss an opportunity to tell the people close to her that she loved them. She was a woman that Wesley could always count on and she inspired him to live life to the fullest each day. Wesley and Cynthia will be remembered by their loved ones for the love to their family, church, town, and the Outer Banks. Both of their legacies will live on. True love stories never have endings. Left to cherish their memory is two daughters, Susan Lynette Flemmons (John) of Glen Allen and Amy Leigh Garris of Smithfield; four grandchildren, Mackenzie Irene Flemmons, Garrett Wesley Flemmons, Samuel Mason Weaver, and Wesley Garris Weaver; and many nieces and nephews. Wesley is survived by three sisters, Nelda Copeland (Johnny) of Windsor, Emogene Babb (Jimmy) of Orbit, and Nola Mumford (Roger) of Windsor. Cynthia is predeceased by a sister, Myrtle Goodman, and two brothers, Charles O. Keeter, Jr. and Carroll Keeter. A Funeral Service for both will be held at 2PM Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Windsor Baptist Church with Rev. Clyde Alderman and Rev. Bryan Brooks officiating. Burial for both with Masonic Honors for Wesley will follow in Windsor Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at the church. Memorial donations may be made to any favorite charity. The family would like to give a special thanks to all of those who provided love and care to their parents. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Aug. 17, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Cynthia-Garris 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/cynthia-garris-obituary?id=52723790 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's the formatted obituary information as requested: ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Cynthia Keeter Garris, 82, died on 16 August 2023, days after her husband Wesley Floyd Garris, 84. Both Windsor residents, they were remembered for their community service and love for family. Cynthia worked for the Virginia Department of Health, while Wesley was a retired Nuclear Engineer and long-serving town councilman. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A joint funeral service was held on 20 August 2023 at Windsor Baptist Church. Burial followed in Windsor Cemetery, with Masonic Honors for Wesley. A reception was held at the church after the burial. Memorial donations were requested to any favorite charity. ### The Edited Obituary Cynthia Keeter Garris 15 September 1940 - 16 August 2023 Windsor - Obituary for Cynthia and Wesley Garris Cynthia Keeter Garris, 82, passed away on 16 August 2023 and her husband of 63 years, Wesley Floyd Garris, 84, passed away less than a week earlier on 10 August 2023. Born in Franklin, Cynthia was the daughter of the late Charles Oliver Keeter Sr. and Irene Holland Keeter. A lifelong resident of Windsor, Wesley was the son of the late Wilson Floyd Garris and Eula Crocker Garris. Wesley was a graduate of Windsor High School and the Newport News Apprentice School. He was a retired Nuclear Engineer in the Quality Control Department of Newport News Shipyard. Wesley was a member of Purdie Masonic Lodge #170 AF & AM where he was a former Worshipful Master. Wesley served on the Windsor Town Council for over 40 years as councilman, Vice Mayor, and Mayor. He was a charter member of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department and longtime member and deacon of Windsor Baptist Church. In 2013, he was honored for his dedication and years of service by having the Wesley F. Garris Event Park established in his honor. Cynthia was a graduate of Windsor High School and was retired from the Virginia Department of Health as an Office Service Supervisor. She served on the Beautification Committee for the Town of Windsor and enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Cynthia could see the beauty in the smallest of things and would never miss an opportunity to tell the people close to her that she loved them. She was a woman that Wesley could always count on and she inspired him to live life to the fullest each day. Wesley and Cynthia will be remembered by their loved ones for the love to their family, church, town, and the Outer Banks. Both of their legacies will live on. True love stories never have endings. Left to cherish their memory is two daughters, Susan Lynette Flemmons (John) of Glen Allen and Amy Leigh Garris of Smithfield; four grandchildren, Mackenzie Irene Flemmons, Garrett Wesley Flemmons, Samuel Mason Weaver, and Wesley Garris Weaver; and many nieces and nephews. Wesley is survived by three sisters, Nelda Copeland (Johnny) of Windsor, Emogene Babb (Jimmy) of Orbit, and Nola Mumford (Roger) of Windsor. Cynthia is predeceased by a sister, Myrtle Goodman, and two brothers, Charles O. Keeter, Jr. and Carroll Keeter. A Funeral Service for both will be held at 2 PM Sunday, 20 August 2023 in Windsor Baptist Church with Rev. Clyde Alderman and Rev. Bryan Brooks officiating. Burial for both with Masonic Honors for Wesley will follow in Windsor Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial at the church. Memorial donations may be made to any favorite charity. The family would like to give a special thanks to all of those who provided love and care to their parents. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Cynthia Keeter Garris | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 82 | | Birth | 15 September 1940; Franklin | | Death | 16 August 2023; Unknown | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------------| | Cynthia Keeter Garris | Decedent | Windsor, Virginia | | Wesley Floyd Garris | Spouse | Windsor, Virginia | | Charles Oliver Keeter Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Irene Holland Keeter | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Susan Lynette Flemmons | Child | Glen Allen, Virginia | | Amy Leigh Garris | Child | Smithfield, Virginia | | Mackenzie Irene Flemmons | Grandchild | Unknown | | Garrett Wesley Flemmons | Grandchild | Unknown | | Samuel Mason Weaver | Grandchild | Unknown | | Wesley Garris Weaver | Grandchild | Unknown | | Myrtle Goodman | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Charles O. Keeter, Jr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Carroll Keeter | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Nelda Copeland | Sibling-in-law | Windsor, Virginia | | Emogene Babb | Sibling-in-law | Orbit, Virginia | | Nola Mumford | Sibling-in-law | Windsor, Virginia | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Cynthia was a graduate of Windsor High School. 2. She retired from the Virginia Department of Health as an Office Service Supervisor. 3. Cynthia served on the Beautification Committee for the Town of Windsor. 4. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. 5. Cynthia was known for seeing beauty in the smallest of things. 6. She never missed an opportunity to tell people close to her that she loved them. 7. Cynthia was described as a woman Wesley could always count on. 8. She inspired Wesley to live life to the fullest each day. 9. Cynthia and Wesley were remembered for their love of family, church, town, and the Outer Banks.