Carol Garbuzinski's Obituary
Carol Ann Wehrum Garbuzinski, was called to heaven peacefully as she slept on September 3, 2010. She was born, March 9, 1934. Carol was a loving wife to Joe, her beloved husband of 55 years; devoted mother of Mary (Henry) Carrier, Jo Ann Maurizi, John (Angie) Garbuzinski, Jimmy Garbuzinski (Barbara Smith), Susan (Danny) Johnson. She was a doting grandmother “Moms” to Joey, Josh and Laura, Nick and Robert Mauriz; Hank, Annie and Chris Carrier; Jake and Cody Garbuzinski and Matt Smith; Alex, Zach, and Matt Johnson; Stephanie and Michael Blakley, Daniel and Lindsey Bird, Jack Garbuzinski and Great Grandmother to Lorelei and Beau Blakley and Paul Thomas Maurizi. Carol is survived by her sisters Bettye (John) Minnett, Trudy Johnston and brother-in-law Henry (Sandra) Garbuzinski and many adored nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son Paul and a brother Bill Wehrum. Carol was a gracious, caring woman, devoted to her faith, family and service to others. A graduate of Sacred Heart, she was the past president of Madonna Circle and a member of Circle of Arts, Silver Sneakers, McWherter Center Book Club, and a charter member for more than 50 years of “The Bridge Club.” Mrs. Garbuzinski was retired from First Tennessee Bank. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Christian Brothers High School or Madonna Learning Center. Visitation will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Sunday, September 5, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be held on 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 6 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church 2300 Hickory Crest Dr.
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