Marian Jeannine Garrou, 94, of Valdese, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at College Pines Nursing Home, following a period of declining health.
Jeannine was born on September 22, 1928 in Forsyth County to the late William E. Garrou and Bell Hildebran Garrou. She was a longtime member of Waldensian Presbyterian Church, and was a retired librarian, working for Burke County Public Schools at Oak Hill and Mull Elementary.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, William Garrou Jr., Herbert Garrou and wife Betty, and John Walter Garrou.
Surviving are her nieces and nephews; Susan Garrou Black and husband Tony of Sharpsburg, GA, Kathy Garrou of Decatur, GA, Barbara Garrou Jaunais and husband Ken of Blairsville, GA, William Garrou and wife Brooke of Lexington, NC, Amy Garrou of Charlottesville, VA, Julie Garrou of Tucson, AZ, and Christy Garrou and husband Don Corbeil of Durango, Co. Also surviving is a sister in-law, Kathryn Garrou of Charlottesville, VA.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at the Waldensian Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Kevin Frederick officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in Pioneer Hall.
Memorials may be sent to the Waldensian Heritage Museum, 208 Roderet St., Valdese, NC 28690.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Garrou family.
Joe and I send our condolences on the loss of my cousin Jeannine. Such awesome memories for me growing up with Aunt Bell and all the girls, that we played with. Our love of reading and exchanging books will long be remembered. God bless the family at this time of loss. Much love. Gigi.
Aunt Nean will be remembered for her love of reading, travel, Waldensian history, the arts, and all things related to beauty and culture. She entertained us at the holidays in style, and she loved giving gifts to all of her nieces and nephews. There was never a shortage of books in every room of the house, and she loved to share her reviews with us. We will miss her.