Ms. Argie Garris Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Ms. Argie Garris

Argie Victoria Garris, known to all as “Pig,” was born September 24, 1966, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, to the late Vessal Garris Sr. and Louise Taylor Sellers. She peacefully transitioned home on Sunday, April 21, 2024, with her beloved family standing right by her side.

Her name, “Argie Victoria,” was given by her late big brother, “Vessal Garris Jr.” who absolutely loved the old western television show “The Big Valley.” Vessal combined the names of two of the main characters in the show, Audra Barkley (the daughter) + Victoria Barkley (the mother), and he came up with the name Argie Victoria. The definition of these two names is astounding and fitting for such a loving and caring queen. Argie means “All Seeing,” and Victoria means “Victory.” These two meanings together show us that We are “All seeing the Victory” in her life.

Argie attended Anson County Public Schools and graduated from Bowman Senior High School in 1984. While in school, she participated in school cheer and was one of the most beautiful cheerleaders on the team, inside and out. She loved taking long car rides, going on vacations, spending time with her family, listening to music, and dancing. Three of her greatest pride and joys were her daughter, Javonda Garris, her son, Tyvonderlessand her granddaughter, Shavonda Garris. She loved them with every breath in her body.

Argie accepted Christ at an early age and joined East Rock Ford Baptist Church; later, through the years, she began visiting other churches within the area as often as she could. Argie was full of life, very kind and soft-spoken; she never met a stranger.

Argie was preceded in death by her parents, Vessal Garris Sr, and Louise Taylor Sellers, her brothers, Lee Thomas Garris, Vessal Garris Jr., Sylvester Garris, Haywood Garris, Ricky Garris, Wille Garis, Jerry Garis, and her sisters, May Helen Garris, Janice Garris, Helen Jean Garris, and Louise Garris.

She leaves to cherish the memories of his laughter and smiles to her loving daughter and son, Javonda Victoria Garris and Tyvonderless Garris-Wadesboro, NC; Granddaughter, Shavonda Garris-Wadesboro, NC; Brother, Charles Garris-Wadesboro, NC; Sisters, Ernestine Richardson (James Richardson)-Wadesboro, NC and Michelle Garris Sakpedeh (Floyd Sakpedeh)-Indian Trail NC, and a host of nieces, cousins, and friends.

The Homegoing Services will be on Sunday, April 28, 2024, 1:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow at Westview Memorial Park, Polkton, North Carolina.

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Prayers and Condolences to the Garris Family!!! Rest Easy Sweet Angel!!! Love Short Family!!!

Prayers and Condolences to the Garris Family!!! Heaven gained a sweet Angel!!!

Sorry for your loss 🥀 Carolyn Richardson

Our deepest condolences to the entire Garris family. May God console the hearts of you all. Rev. Charles and Carol Ford

To my dearest and close friend, Earnestine. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. May God comfort and strengthen you all during this time of sorrow. Clarence, Sallie Boggan and Family

I am sorry for your loss and I am praying for your family.Annie Robinson and family

To the Garris family I'm so sorry for your loss words can't express Mrs Angie was a good woman and will truly be missed by many I wish you all peace and may God Bless you all. Love Carolyn Burch

Rest in peace 🐷you will be missed .Willie Mae Douglas

Prayers of comfort and strength to the Garris family ♥️ Francine Tillman and family

Francine Tillman

Too the Garris family my sister my brother words can not Express what has too b said at this part time al I can say I will mist my sister my friend Argie light will always shine. LORINE

Rest in Peace Argie! Love you will miss seeing you cuz 💕

On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office we wish you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Sheriff Scott Howell

Sending my condolences and prayers to the family. May God strengthen you all during this time of bereavement 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Angela Ledbetter

So saddened to hear the news! I will miss my "special" friend, Argie. I will think of her often, especially when I go by our usual meeting places. Rest, my friend. Prayers for her family. Crystal Hailey