Mrs. Emmadeane Brison Garner, age 82, of Morrow, GA (formerly of Summerville, GA) died Saturday, July 21, 2012.

Mrs. Garner was born September 30, 1929 in Holland, GA, the daughter of the late Rufus Paul Brison and Julia Paralie High Brison. She attended West Georgia College and the University of Georgia, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She began her teaching career at Sand Hill Elementary in Carrollton, GA. In 1956 she transferred to Fulton County, GA, teaching at Parklane Elementary School, The Meadows Elementary School, Bethune Elementary School and McNair Middle School Until she retired in 1991, after spending 40 plus years in education. Mrs. Garner was a member of the Morrow First United Methodist Church. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Bishop Garner, Jr.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Julia Charlene Bruce, Stockbridge, GA, and Angela and Curtis Seelhammer, McDonough, GA; Grandchildren, Anna and Noah Seelhammer.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 4:00 p. m. Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at New Hope South Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bill Jackson officiating. Active pallbearers will be Alex Brison, Paul Brison, Bo Brison, Roger Brison, Ethan Brison, and Phil Clack.

Mrs. Garner will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p. m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to New Hope South Baptist Church or the United Methodist Children’s Home.