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Garrison, Dollie (Fleming)
Dollie (Fleming) Garrison, 83, of 365 Dwight Dr., Marion, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, at home. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, by Pastor Chad Jennings. The family will greet friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Marion, on Saturday before the service.
Survivors include her son, Ralph Dennis Chesrown of Marion; six grandchildren, Sarah (Dan) Ferin of Cedar Rapids, Teresa Yeries of Amana, Katie Hensley of Cedar Rapids, Daniel Chesrown of Denver, Colo., Callie Chesrown of Marion and Joseph Chesrown of Marion; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and her two dogs, Tippy and Skamp.
She was preceded in death by three husbands, Ralph Chesrown, Laverne Kuehl and Jaye Garrison; her parents; one brother, Ellsworth Fleming; and one sister, Ruth Clark.
Dollie was born Sept. 30, 1925, in Chenny, Kan., to Raymond and Clarissa (Kemp) Fleming. She was the owner and operator of Marion Crafts for over 20 years and worked as a home health aide for many years. Dollie was a member of Christ Community Church in Marion.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Dollies memory.
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