Madeline "Scooter" Garrison
December 26, 1929 ~ June 23, 2018
Madeline M. "Scooter" Garrison, age 88, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully and was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, the 23rd day of June, 2018. She was born on the 26th day of December, 1929 in Houston County, Texas to William R. Dunnam and Orlene Keen Dunnam. Scooter attended Elkhart Schools and had many friends in the community. She worked as a beautician for over 20 years. She was a member of the Elkhart United Methodist Church and faithful Christian who loved the Lord. Scooter loved to cook and care for people. She was a volunteer for the local hospital for 20 years and enjoyed hosting family gatherings.
She is preceded in death by her parents William and Orlene Dunnam; first husband, Isaac Peyton Myers; second husband, Devoin E. Garrison; sister, Vivian Vaughan; brothers, Ennis Dunnam, Harry Dunnam and Larry Dunnam.
Scooter is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, step-daughters, step-grandchildren and other family.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening on Tuesday, the 26th day of June, 2018 in the Parlor and Reflection Room of Rhone Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Madeline "Scooter" Garrison will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, the 27th day of June, 2018 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with Mike Dunnam and Rev. Carmen Rickel officiating. The interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Percilla, Texas.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Bill Dunnam, Mike Dunnam, Kenneth Dunnam, William Vaughn, Joe Myers and Charles Keen.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Madeline Garrison's memory can be directed toward the charity of your choice.
Funeral services for Madeline M. "Scooter" Garrison are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Madeline and I were cousins and yet, since I grew up in Illinois, we really didn’t share that “close family feeling”. The one thing we did share was the love of music. I was a Gospel soloist and would always tell her of my singing engagements. She would tell me how much she enjoyed singing in the church choir. So, we had that in common. When she became sick, my heart was very sad. But, I rejoice in knowing that she was a Christian and is now enjoying all the splendors of Heaven. I will see her again when God calls me home. My sympathy is extended to all of her family and friends who will miss her presence on this earth. May God grant you all HIS Peace and HIS Comfort during this time of grief. Love, Martha Dunnam – Green Valley, IL
Madeline & I are first cousins and even though I have lived in Illinois all my life we kept in contact with each other and always enjoyed our visits when I went to Texas to visit family. I was very sorry to hear of her passing but know she is now in heaven with all our loved ones. My sympathy is extended to all her family and friends. Love, Melinda Dunnam Snyder, Green Valley, IL
Aunt Scooter always had a beautiful smile and a loving heart. She was beautiful inside and out. I was raised in Okla. City, Okla. So our family didn’t see her as much as others. But when we went to visit it was such a joy to be with her.
 Growing up I saw how She was a loving care giver to so many. Aunt Scooter took care of Nanny, Uncle Pete, and Devoin, and others in her family. She didn’t give birth to any children but was a mother to many nieces and nephews and so many others. ÂÂ
 I remember Hoilday meals, home made ice cream, talking about hair styles and travels. I always felt loved at Auntt Scooters House. ÂÂ
 I will forever treasure the 10 days I spent with her in April of this year. It was a special time for me ! Aunt Scooter was special to our children as well as my husband and I. I thank God that you are home in His loving arms and no more pain or suffering.
She will live on in my heart! Gone but not forgotten!
A niece that loved her dearly.
Rita Rackley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Aunt Scooter always had a beautiful smile and a loving heart. She was beautiful inside and out. I was raised in Okla. City, Okla. So our family didn’t see her as much as others. But when we went to visit it was such a joy to be with her.
Growing up I saw how She was a loving care giver to so many. Aunt Scooter took care of Nanny, Uncle Pete, and Devoin, and others in her family. She didn’t give birth to any children but was a mother to many nieces and nephews and so many others.
I remember Hoilday meals, home made ice cream, talking about hair styles and travels. I always felt loved at Auntt Scooters House.
I will forever treasure the 10 days I spent with her in April of this year. It was a special time for me ! Aunt Scooter was special to our children as well as my husband and I. I thank God that you are home in His loving arms and no more pain or suffering.
She will live on in my heart! Gone but not forgotten!
A niece that loved her dearly.
Rita Rackley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
I love you
A Spathiphyllum was ordered on June 25, 2018
A Ray of Sunshine was sent on June 26, 2018
Aunt Scooter was always a ray of sunshine! She will be greatly missed but her memories remain.
Love,
Joey and Shanell Dacey
I have known Madeline since she married my uncle Devoin Garrison. She was a very sweet lady and instantly became a part of her new extended family. She always had a smile on her face.
Aunt Scooter was a Lovely lady who will be missed by all that knew her. We will miss her warm greeting hugs and kind words ever time we visited her home.
We love you!
Marshall and Atonie Dunnam
Nephew and niece from Oklahoma City
I have so many fond memories of Aunt Scooter. I remember visiting as a child and I loved her dogs. Taco was my first dog memory with Aunt Scooter. She always had us playing barrel of monkeys and would give us the small cokes in glass bottles. We thought that was the greatest thing. I spent a spring break with Grandma and Grandpa Dunnam and we always had dinner together and then played hours of Shanghai Rummy.
The best memory of Aunt Scooter is her smile. She was always welcoming and made everyone feel loved! She will be greatly missed.
I know she is happy to be surrounded by her siblings again. We love you and send our love!!
Shanell Dacey
Great Niece
Delaware