Marlene (Speaks) Garner of Dallas, Texas joined her family in heaven on June 13, 2020. Mrs. Garner was born on January 23, 1943 in the Brashear community of Hopkins County to Vernon and Maudie Speaks. Marlene married Jim Garner on March 3, 1984 and they enjoyed 29 years of marriage before his passing in 2012.
She worked for Shedds Foods for over 20 years in Dallas. Marlene was a God loving person who was quick witted, deeply cared for others and was a blessing to be around. She was preceded in death by her parents Vernon and Maudie Speaks; husband Jim Garner; sister Darlene Davis; brother Harold Speaks; brother-in-law Weldon Davis. Mrs. Garner is survived by her son Tommy Vaughan and wife Marsha; granddaughters Karen, Kimberly, Pamela; grandson Lucas; great-grandchildren Evelyn, Dylan, Gage, Aubrie, Keegan and Paisley; she is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro. Funeral service will begin following the visitation at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Rod Keith officiating. Interment will follow the funeral at Bethel Cemetery in Franklin County.