Virgie Marie Garvin
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Virgie Marie Garvin

  • April 11, 1928 - December 8, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“The Goss family sends their condolences in the loss of your mother. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you. Phyllis Goss Verdell ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Phyllis Goss Verdell - AR

“How the world loved and admired Marie! She was like champagne; bright, sharp and high-class. Her extensive travels and education made her a friend...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Rita Mitchell-Harvey - AR

“Linda, Sharon, Karen Kay and Wylie, I have such fond memories of your Mom. Always smiling, elegant lady, strong woman. I remember her beautiful...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Sharon Harvey Olson - Olathe, KS

“Mrs. Wells, Thinking of you and praying for you at this difficult time. May the precious memories of your dear mother comfort you in the days...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Tyra Brown - Dallas, TX

“Sharon, I am sorry for your loss and want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. May you find peace and comfort in God's love. ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Richard Linn - The Colony, TX

“Mrs.Wells & Family your in my prayers, my God guide your heart with peace. Marilyn Ray ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Marilyn Ray

“Marie was an awesome lady.I loved her when she was getting dressed for Mr.Bill to go danceing. She loved life,and she will be missed. ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Deborah Bowman (howington) - AR

“From what I have heard, Grandma Marie lived all the way! I am certain her life was a gift to many that loved her. Susan from Santa Fe ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Susan Sutton - Santa Fe, NM


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Virgie Marie Garvin, age 83 of Little Rock passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 8, 2011. She was born April 11, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas to her late parent's Virgil and Bertha Lucille Fisher Whitting. Marie was a member of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild and the Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts both in Little Rock, The Little Rock Garden Club and the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. In addition, she enjoyed reading, gardening and was an avid traveler having traveled to more than 100 countries.

Survivors include her four children, George Wylie Thompson (Jirapar) of Cabot, Arkansas, Linda Marie Wells (Joseph) of Richardson, TX, Sharon Rose Miller (Paul) of Houma, LA and Karen Kay Metcalf (Rusty) of Rowlett, TX; six grandchildren, George Allen Thompson, Ashley Carol Moore, James Henry Thompson, Amanda Rose Peters and Natalie Fay Marie Falgout, and Sarah Thompson Wells; four great-grandchildren and her best companion, her dog, "The Duke". She is preceded in death by husband Osborne "Pete" W. Garvin and one brother Louis Whitting.

A memorial service will be 11:00am Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W. 12th St. Little Rock, AR (501) 661-9111. A visitation will be on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the funeral home.