MARY LOU BAKER GARNER, age 88, of Cowan, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Bailey Manor in Winchester surrounded by her loving family.  She was born at the home of her grandmother, Mary Jane Crownover Baker of the Oak Grove Community in Decherd, Tenn. on February 21, 1934 to the late Harold Osborne and Reba Lou Baker Garner. She was their only child.  Mrs. Mary Lou was a 1951 graduate of Franklin County High School.  She then married her late husband, Willard on September 22, 1951. Mary Lou and her husband, Willard were members of the Cowan Church of Christ where they both served in their Church for many years, providing the family's spiritual growth.  She then began her career in the radio industry that spanned over fifty years, beginning as a secretary; then office manager and finally as the co-owner of WZYX Radio Station.  Mary Lou liked cooking for her family and friends and listening to Country Music. She was also active in school, Community Service and Civic Clubs.  Her happy place was at home with her grandchildren and her beloved pets.  She will be remembered as a loving and caring mother and mother-in-law, wife, and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Willard Ervin Garner, her two grandchildren; Chad Wayne Glasner and Derek Wesley Pavatte.

She is survived by her two daughters; Beverly Pavatte and husband, Dale and Beckye Glasner and husband, Duwane all of Winchester. Grandchildren; Justin Daniel Pavatte of Winchester, Cortney Jardet and husband, James and Carigan Glasner all of Knoxville.

Services for Ms. Garner will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 19, 2023, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Alan Adams, officiating.

Visitation for Ms. Garner is scheduled to begin at 12:00 Noon Thursday, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services prior to her service at 2:00.

Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ms. Garner's Memory to (WCA) Winchester Christian Academy,  P.O. Box 715, Winchester, TN  37398.