Ann Eby Garnett
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Ann Eby Garnett, 99, of Quarryville, PA passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2024. She was born in Windber, PA to parents Sarah Shake Manotti and William Manotti.
A graduate of Windber High School, she excelled in vocal music and attended the Chautauqua School of Music in New York before moving to Coatesville to work for the Lukens Steel. In the 1940's she entertained the troops upon their arrival to the States after their deployment. She married Roy O. Eby of Parkesburg in 1945, and was an active soloist with the Lukens Band, the Washingtonians, and the All Girls Chorus. Ann was also the Parkesburg Librarian in the late 50's and early 60's. After her husband's death in 1961 she operated Eby's News Agency in Parkesburg for seven years until her marriage to Thomas Garnett in 1968. They were married for 52 years until his death in 2020.
Ann was a charter member of Church of the Open Bible in Parkesburg, and most recently attended Calvary Monument Bible Church in Paradise. She enjoyed painting, playing piano, singing and writing gospel songs, and even had one of her songs published and played on local radio stations. Before her official retirement, she was a teacher's aide at Octorara High School where she enjoyed interactions with both teachers and students, and was loved by all. Her legacy lives on in the lives of those she loved the most, her family, and the Lord Jesus.
She is survived by a son, Thomas Garnett, Jr. (Loretta), and daughters Linda Walton (William), Patricia Buckwalter (Wayne), and Pamela Lapp (Mel), also eight living grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her five siblings, and a grandson, Derek Thomas Lapp, and great granddaughters, Ireland Reich, and Brynn Elizabeth Kauffman.
The graveside service will be private, but a celebration of her life will be held at the Calvary Monument Bible Church, 1660 Mine Rd, Paradise, PA 17562 on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Ann Garnett
What a beautiful picture of a beautiful woman. I am so sad about her passing , just because I know she is gone from this earth, but am so at peace she is home with her Lord and family. She was a huge part of my life the many years we spent at Church of the Open Bible. I love her and always have, many prayers I have sent up for her. She leaves such a legacy❤️❤️ She was a mentor, a funny person, a no nonsense person when she was being serious with me, so talented and I am so, so grateful I have a painting of hers. I am and will be praying for all of your family, Gid bless you all. With much love, Lisa Scanish
Ann Garnett
So sorry I spelled God wrong❤️❤️
Deepest Sympathy
To the family, So sorry for your loss. Many Parkesburg ties I can relate to: The early Parkesburg library, Eby’s store on Main Street, and Octorara. May you treasure the good memories. 99 years holds its own legacy.
We were Calamus Estate
We were Calamus Estate neighbors of Ann and Tom.
We have some of Ann's paintings. A very talented and special woman.
Are thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Dan and Sue MacDonald
Deepest Sympathy
To Ann’s family - so sorry for your loss.
When I look back I realize that I knew Ann most of my life. She and Tom were great friends with my parents, and we served and worshipped along side of them and Pat and Pam at Church of the Open Bible for years. Ann was so friendly and she readily put people at ease. She was humorous, kind and generous- a great Christian model. Ann and Tom would open their pool each summer to our church womens group and they often hosted missionaries in their home. Ann was a great asset to our music program at church. Years ago she, Warren Eck and I were commissioned by the church to find a baby grand piano for the church sanctuary. I have some fond memories of those excursions. We loved Ann and will miss her but we’re looking forward to seeing her again in heaven.💕