Mary M. "Nanny" Garland

Mary M. "Nanny" Garland, 90, Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. Nanny was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County. She was the daughter of the late Woodard and Annie Slagle Hughes. Nanny was a homemaker and was formerly employed with Gloria Rayon, Pharmaseal, ITT North Electric and the Johnson City School System at South Side Elementary Schools cafeteria. She was an active member of Wayside Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Nanny was preceded in death by her husband, Haskel "Hack" Garland in 1993, a brother, Carl Hughes, an infant brother, and an infant granddaughter. She is survived by her three children, Brenda Coffey and husband A.J., Jonesborough, Lynne Wilson and husband Don, Randy Garland and wife Ann, all of Johnson City; three brothers, Bob Hughes and wife Annie, Lem Hughes and wife Gladys, Don Hughes and wife Pat, all of Johnson City; six grandchildren, Angie Smith and husband Todd, Port St. John, FL, Dawn White and husband Chance, Lafollette, Clayton Wilson and wife Tamara, Erwin, Betsy Walker and husband Ed, Mountain City, Travis Garland and wife Makalah, Jonesborough, and Cody Garland, Johnson City; nine great-grandchildren, Connor, Caelyn, Shayne, Trista, Katelyn, Hannah, Nathanael, Draven, and Hannah Collins; several nieces and nephews; and special pets, Snoopy and Rogan. The family would like to thank Dr. Keith Cook and the nursing staff of the 7500 wing of the Johnson City Medical Center, especially Brad Williams, Jesse Letterman and Cindee Daughterty, for their excellent care of Mrs. Garland. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday, March 5, 2016, at 7:00 P.M. from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Rev. Shannon Courtner and Rev. Steve Hilman, officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:00-7:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home and other times at the residence. The graveside committal service will be held Sunday at 1:30 P.M. in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Travis and Cody Garland, Clayton Wilson, Ed Walker, Steve and Bobby Self, Bill Webb and Jeff Dennison. Honorary pallbearers are Gary Dennison and Dr. Keith Cook. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.appfh.net. Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Garland family. (928-6111) Order Flowers Service DetailsSaturday, March 5th, 2016 7:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home- East Chapel Interment DetailsMonte Vista Memorial ParkRead Obituary