L. Evalee Garrison, age 98, of Montpelier, IN, passed away at 7:02 AM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at her home. She was born on Friday, July 6, 1928, in Devonia, TN. to the late Richard L. and Artensie (Anderson) Phillips.  She married George G. Garrison on Wednesday, November 21, 1951 and together built a life centered on love and family. Evalee was a graduate of Redkey High School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Montpelier, IN. and was baptized at the Corinth Baptist Church in Smokey Junction, TN. In her early years Evalee worked for Armstrong Glass in Dunkirk. She was the heart of the home and a devoted homemaker. Evalee enjoyed crocheting, canning, traveling, making quilts, and reading. She was a loving mother and grandmother who was always there for her family.

She will forever be missed by her children, Mike (Janet) Garrison, Indianapolis, IN, Terri (Jerry) Jordan, Montpelier, IN, Mark Garrison, Gaston, IN, Kristy (Mike) Daniels, Pennville, IN, Treva Edmonds, Montpelier, IN, and Tracey Garrison, Montpelier, IN, 20 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard L and Artensie (Anderson) Phillips, husband, George G. Garrison, daughter, Kim Penrod, daughter-in-law, Penny Denney, brothers, Robert, Herbert, Haskiel, Thomas, Roland, Richard Glen, Chester, and Larry Phillips, sisters, Louise Garrison, and Eileen Stanley, and grandchildren, Jennifer & John Penrod.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home located at 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier on Monday, July 20, 2026 from 4:00 PM  to 8:00 PM. and one hour prior to services on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

A service to celebrate her life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 with Pastor Steve Rogers officiating.  Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Montpelier.

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com