Joan Garrison Obituary
Joan E. Garrison, 76, of Cato, passed away January 23rd at home surrounded by her family. Born December 28, 1948 in Baldwinsville, to Edwin and Gertrude Nesbitt Sr.
Surviving are her husband of 18 years, Richard; children, Beth (Shawn) Bailey of Fresno, CA, Cristi (Chris) Fowler of Newark, NY, Katherine (Robert) D'Agostino of Conway, AR, RC (Nicole) Smith of Cato, step-son Chris Garrison of Cato, NY; 15 grandchildren; siblings, Jean (Barb) Biser-Fish of Frederick, MD, Fred (Avis) Nesbitt of Cato, NY, Jane (Roger) Gadsby of Auburn, NY, and Theodore (Barb) Nesbitt of Charleston, SC; sister-in-law Diane Nesbitt of Cato, NY; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Joan is predeceased by both her parents, her brother, Edwin Nesbitt Jr and her infant sister Janet.
Joan's passion for her Faith in God was evident in how she raised and dedicated her life to her children. Her love for her grandchildren, Sullivan, Madeline, Sarah, Lilyana, Erynn, Clara, Brody, Isabelle, Brayden, Alex, Morgan, Jordan, Joshua, Joel and Shane was endless.
Joan graduated from Auburn Nursing School as a Registered Nurse. She dedicated her life to caring for the elderly and retired from Oswego County Hospice. Her commitment to Service was reflected in her membership in Brutus-Cato Star Chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars.
Private Services will be held at the Jacksonville Faith Community Church where she was a devoted member. Interment will be held at a future date in the spring in Lysander. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Joan's name to Hospice of CNY or Jacksonville Faith Community Church.
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Naomi Edna Kenny Giroux
January 28, 2026
Joan and I went to Auburn Hospital School of Nursing together. I have often thought about her. It was sad to learn of her passing.
Naomi Kenny Giroux
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Arlene Thompson
February 28, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear of Joan´s passing. We were neighbors and played together as children and she was always great fun. Condolences to her family and friends. Arlene Weller Thompson
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