Alanna Nykole Garris

2006 - 2013

Alanna Nykole Garris obituary, 2006-2013, New Bern, NC

BORN

2006

DIED

2013

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2201 Neuse Blvd

New Bern, North Carolina

Alanna Garris Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 27, 2013.

New Bern, NC

Alanna Nykole Garris, 6, of New Bern, died February 22, 2013.

She was a first grader at Brinson Elementary School and she loved to ride horses, riding her bike, reading and planting flowers. Alanna was a special little singer at Bridgeton Pentecostal Holiness Church. Our loss is surely Heavens gain.

Alanna is survived by her parents, Alan Garris of Vanceboro; and Amber Brook Sandvig Garris; one brother, Alan Blaze Garris, both of New Bern; her half sister, Payton Nycole Lee of Bridgeton, her paternal grandparents, Joyce Taylor of Bridgeton; and Billy Garris, of Pitt Co., paternal great-grandparents, Louise and Fred Stout of Pitt Co., maternal grandparents, Merri Mobley and Michael Sandvig, both of New Bern; maternal great-grandparents, Jeannette Sanderson, and Doris Sandvig, both of New Bern; and Defoid Mobley, of Pink Hill . She is also survived by her uncles, Chris Sandvig of New Bern; Robbie Garris and Michael Garris, both of Bridgeton; Zak Long of Bridgeton; and Ricky Barfield of Vanceboro.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 Monday, March 4, 2013 at Bridgeton Pentecostal Holiness Church. Services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the church. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be made to the Garris and Sandvig families at www.cottenfuneralhome.com

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March 5, 2019

Classmate

Ariah Mitchell

We werent friends, not even close. It is 3.5.19 and Ive spent my night thinking of you. I am just your classmate, I used to sit in your seat but Ms. Drebek moved us and I always forgot you sat there. I asked Ms. Hunter our counselor at the time how you died. To this day I do not allow a car to move without everyone safely buckled.

I was baffled when your best friend Ava told me you were dead. No I thought, just sick. I argued with her for a few seconds before a teacher came in and confirmed you were gone.

I wish I wasnt so mean in first grade, maybe we couldve been friends.

Fly high, Ill wear pink just for you.
~ ari

March 21, 2014

Meme

I wish I could kiss you and hug you tight right now. I love you and miss you so much , and Mommy does too!

March 11, 2014

Lorrie Kennedy

Alanna, I miss you so much and everyday when I look at Blaze I see you. Each morning that he wakes up and says good morning I thank God that he has given Blaze to me and Uncle Johnny to love for a time. I also wish that it were you and Blaze here with us, laughing and playing in the yard with me, Uncle Johnny and Jesse. But I know you are in a much happier place, walking with Jesus every day. Your time with us here was well spent sweetie, and you had done what you were meant to do. The tragedy of losing you will not be in vain Alanna, I will do all I can to see to that. So many lesson were meant to be learned, so many lives were meant to be changed by your loss...and I pray every day that the lesson was received by us all.

Your little Blaze is not so little anymore. He is 3 1/2 now and he will never forget you. Just today, as we were looking at a set of new bunk beds for him, he got on the top one and said 'this one is mine, and the bottom one is for 'My Nan'. He knows you are in Heaven with Jesus, but he still wants to share everything he has with you. He looks at your pictures often, and he remembers you when he gets candy or something special. He always wants to make sure you get some too. We talk about you not being 'on earth', and he says he wants to be in Heaven too. I let him know that he can go there one day too, when God is ready for him and his job here on 'earth' is done. He is ok with that thought, but he never forgets his Sissy. And he ALWAYS call you 'MY NAN'. You belonged to him, he is sure of it. :)

Alanna, I promise you that I will take care of Blaze for you (for as long as God allows him to be with us). I will love him just as much as anyone ever can. I will teach him to be a great man. A man that knows God, that has integrity, that loves, and that doesn't judge. A man that forgives others, and holds no grudges. You will be proud of him as he gets older.

Oh, he talks so well now. You would be amazed. I remember the last time you and Blaze and Mommy were here together, and we were sitting around the table eating supper. He was talking and talking and talking and no one could understand him, no one but you that is. We were all laughing so hard, and he made the whole meal like a comedy act with his expressions. Well, he still does all of that, but now we can understand everything he says. He is hilarious! I know you and he would be so close if you were here. He loves you so much.

I know you see everything from the streets of Heaven's, and I pray that you are smiling down at us, and that you KNOW, and you see how much you are loved and missed. You are never far from my thoughts, and when you stray from them, I look at Blaze and there you are again. I love you my sweet grand-niece. Kiss Jesus for me.

Aunt Lorrie

Posted by Lorrie Kennedy

March 8, 2014

Tracey Green

Thoughts and prayers are still with you all..Surely God as an amazing angel in heaven with Him...God Bless you all!!

March 6, 2014

Missing my Baby Girl tonight!
Meme misses you so bad!

February 13, 2014

We miss you so much!
All our love Nan!
To the moon and back!

Mommy and Blaze.

February 2, 2014

Baby Girl,
Your Meme sure does miss you.

In my heart forever and always!
I love you!

December 25, 2013

Meme

It's Christmas day today baby girl And Meme misses your smile and your laugh. You are with the one that this day is for. I know it has to be a glorious time there.
We love you and you are so missed here. I pray I see you sooner than later.
Mommy says she loves and misses you so much, To the moon and back!

December 18, 2013

Meme

Alanna,
I love you and miss you so awful much.
You were MEME's Sunshine! The apple of my eye! I know you are happy and more beautiful than ever.
I pray that i see you sooner than later.

...and Mommy loves you to the moon and back and misses you as well.
In our hearts and on our minds! Forevver!

November 23, 2013

Lori

Hey sweet girl. I talked to mommy today and she misses you so much. G-ma bought me a bench today for Christmas to put in the flower garden that I am doing in memory of you. We miss you sweet girl and love you very much. RIP Nan

November 22, 2013

Anonymous

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November 8, 2013

Lori

October 21, 2013

Lori Hoell

It's been 8 months since we lost you. Not a day goes by that we don't think about you. RIP sweet girl

July 22, 2013

Lori Hoell

Hey sweet girl! It's been 5 months since we lost a sweet, precious little girl and Heaven gained a wonderful angel. We miss you more and more everyday. Gone to soon but not forgotten! RIP Alanna Love ya Lori, Edward, Kayla, Megan and Bubbie

May 24, 2013

Lori hoell

Alanna not a day goes by that we don't think of you and that big, beautiful smile. What I would give to see it one more time or hear that sweet voice calling my name. We got to see Blaze this week and talked with mommy. She misses you so much and loves you dearly. Continue to watch over all of us while you are having fun with Jesus. Love you sweet girl!

May 14, 2013

Alanna,
We miss you so much!
You will always be loved so deeply.
Your Bobo (Blaze) misses his Nan too!
He sees your pictures and listens to the CD of you singing at church and he says "Nan! I hear my Nan! Then he listens so quietly and just smiles, as though it is just you, Mommy and him as it was before.
Again my sweet Angel,
You are truly loved and missed!

I love you forever,
Meme

May 14, 2013

Mommy , Amber

NAN,
MOMMY LOVES YOU TO THE MOON!
I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU!

May 12, 2013

Mommy

May 12, 2013

Meme

May 12, 2013

Mommy , Amber Garris

Nan
I love you so much.
You and Blaze are in my every thought. Mommy is proud to know that God gave you to me for the time He did. I can't wait until I can hold you and see that beautiful smile again.
Look over you Bobo!
Forever all my love,
I miss my Nan! My Angel!

May 12, 2013

Meme

Alanna,
Baby, you were what made my mother's day each year. Knowing I had such a beautiful and sweet Granddaughter was everything to me.
I miss you Honey!
Thank you for always making me feel so loved.

April 24, 2013

Lori

We miss you so much! There is not a day that goes by that we do not think about you. We got to see Blaze last week and we wish so much that you were here for us to still see to. I talked to mommy last night and she loves and misses you and blaze so much. RIP my beautiful Angel!

April 23, 2013

Tracey Green

Precious Angel in Heaven. I never knew you, but you still are in my thoughts and heart. I know you are safe with God now, please continue to watch over your daddy, mommie, siblings and the rest of your family and friends. I know that they love and miss you so much!! One day you will all be reunited again, but until then, they need you to watch over them! I know you have some beautiful angel wings and you are singing heavenly songs with that beautiful voice!! Forever in my thoughts and heart!!

April 22, 2013

Meme

April 22, 2013

Meme

April 21, 2013

Mommy

Alanna, You are missed so much.
Mommy and Bobo love you!
Dreams of you make it worth talking the next breath.

April 7, 2013

Meme

April 4, 2013

Alanna, Mommy loves you and Blaze with her whole heart !!!

April 4, 2013

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Meme

Dearest Alanna,
We miss you so much! Your laughter isn't heard by our ears, nor do we see your smile, but there is nothing here on Earth that can take it out of our heart and minds. You were such an amazing little girl. You had such a way with yourself and others. No one that came in contact with you didn't like or love you! You touched every heart that passed you by.
We now have to pray and be strong for Mommy and Blaze. Looking back on things that you showed us all teaches us to love and not to judge. We will continue to be there for Blaze and Mommy, praying and loving them thru this hard time ahead of them.
Your memory will be kept alive for them forever.
We miss you so much. See you one day on that side Baby-Girl!

April 3, 2013

Mommy , Amber Garris

Always in my Heart and on my mind. I love you Alanna!

March 31, 2013

Jean Phillips

Knowing that God has you in his arms and you are singing for him with that beautiful little voice . I know he is enjoying you altho your Loved one's here Miss you... They just need to straighten out their lives so they may sing and dance with you one day again You are so precious ... and missed down here-- but I know that you have a wonderful life with The Lord ..everyone Love's you Alanna!!

March 29, 2013

Tracey Green

Forever in our hearts and minds!

March 28, 2013

JEANETTE SANDERSON

HEY PRETTY GIRL. AS I LOOK AT YOUR PICTURES THE TEARS FALL AND I WISH I COULD HAVE GONE IN YOUR PLACE . I PRAY FOR YOUR MOMMY,BLAZE AND MEME. WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH AND I AM STRIVING TO SEE YOU ONE DAY. SO SING FOR JESUS AND DANCE ON THE STREETS OF GOLD.LOVE YOU. GRANDMAMA J.

March 27, 2013

Tracey Green

Forever in my thoughts and prayers. You have touched my heart!! I ache for the loss that your parents, siblings, other family and friends are going through. I never knew you, but I know that you where/are a very precious angel. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. You are in God's Kingdom now and at total peace. Forever watch over your loved ones until they can be reunited with you again!!

March 26, 2013

unknown

Friday made a month since God took you home. I know that you were ready but so many of us was not ready for you to go. We miss you more and more everyday. Easter is coming up and it will be the toughest one that some of us has ever had to face. I know this year you will be hunting for eggs with Jesus. I pray that God and you will watch over Blaze until daddy can get him home with him. RIP sweet angel

March 26, 2013

Jean Phillips

March 25, 2013

Jean Phillips

WE LOVW YOU !!

March 25, 2013

Jean Phillips

I see on this Legacy for you Alanna that you were a very special little one. I know... That our Lord is enjoying you so much.. We still Love and miss you very much sweety. We will all meet again one day... Keep making everyone happy as always

March 23, 2013

ms jones

March 21, 2013

Samantha Edmonds

Alanna you were such a sweet little girl!I love and miss baby siting you! And i wish that last time i saw you,Wouldnt have been the very last time i got to see you</3 I love you so much!

March 13, 2013

Tracey Green

Still holding you in my thoughts and prayers. Such a sweet and precious Angel gone home to be with her heavenly father! I never met you, but I just can't seem to forget you!! I will think of you often, praying that you can help guide your parents, siblings and family and friends through this tragic time. Sing to all the angels with your heavenly sweet voice!!

March 13, 2013

Lori

What I would give to see you running and playing with bubbie again. We love and miss you sweet girl! I will try my best to make the donation to keep your book opened for your daddy and mommy. I will see you one day soon until then look over mommy, daddy, and Blaze.

March 12, 2013

alan garris

Hey daddys little princess just thinging of i love i so so much hope to see u soon blaze loves u and misses u also i wish i could take your place but i cant love you so much love daddy and blaze see you soon also if some one could donate to try amd keep jer bool open

March 11, 2013

ashley mobley

March 10, 2013

Amber Garris

Posted by Amber Garris

March 10, 2013

Mommy aGarris

Mommy loves you and I pray that we will be together again BabyGirl. You are always and forever in My Heart and soul!

March 10, 2013

Amber Garris

Posted by Amber Garris

March 10, 2013

Amber Garris

Posted by Amber Garris

March 10, 2013

merrie mobley

Alanna is missed! So many hearts are broken and even more tears fall. Though she is in Hheaven the human side of us wants to hear her voice and my eyes long to see the beautiful smile!
Alanna, Mommy loves you and she is heart broken. You were her BUG! Praying that God gives her peace and the blessing of wonderful memories.
Forever, Meme

March 9, 2013

Tracey Green

Sweet sweet Alanna, I didn't know you personally, but you have weighed heavy on my mind and heart. I know that God has his reason for why he took you home so soon, but it just breaks my heart for you sweet little brother and the rest of your family. I know that you are safe and will have beautiful angel wings, so could you please look out and watch over your parents, siblings, grandparents, friends and the rest of your wonderful family. They all need you to guide them through this, because they are lost and don't understand. Just as I don't!! My heart, soul and thoughts are with your family sweet girl!!

March 9, 2013

Jean Phillips

March 7, 2013

alan garris

Just thinking of my princess i love you so much baby look after blaze and me till we meat again love daddy

March 6, 2013

Mike, Marti, Megan and Michael Saulter

Thoughts and Prayers for all!

March 6, 2013

Marti Saulter

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family- I'm so sorry for your loss.... Just remember God has a reason for everything he does, he needed her for reason that some of us will never understand, and i hope everyone involved will find peace and Forgiveness in your heart.
Love, Payton Nicole Lee's Aunt Sister-
Marti

March 6, 2013

Jean Eliis/ Phil

So sorry about Allana. My Heartfelt sympathy's go out to the Garris, Sandvig, and the Taylor families. Allana was such a beautiful and caring and loving child. The Donation of her organs is such an unselfish thing to do... Now two other children can enjoy eyesight . The body is just a Temple that God let's us borrow. Our sole goes to heaven. Now she is walking on those Golden Streets of Glory. God has prepared a place for all us. This is gonna be a hard For eveyone.... But the strength of God will never let you down. Every day will get better... But this Little Ngel will never be forgotten. R I P ALLANA... You will be an ANGEL IN GODS ARMS NOW. LOVE You

March 5, 2013

To the Sandvig family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that you will find strength from the love and support of your family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan(Powell)Cook

March 5, 2013

Cassie Segal

Sorry for your loss. She will be missed

March 4, 2013

You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Sara Perdue

March 4, 2013

Autumn Truelove

My thoughts and prayers go out to all families involved in this tragedy! Im so sorry for your loss and many prayers sent everyones way. Heaven gained an angel!!

March 4, 2013

Sheila Laughinghouse

To the Garris and Sandvig families: I am deeply saddened by the loss of your little Angel. I pray that God's Peace and Mercy will surround each of you during your time of sorrow. Please know that your families will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days that lie ahead of you.

March 4, 2013

Jessi Mills & Dustin Morris

RIP Alanna. To the family; you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find the comfort and peace that you need by looking towards God.

March 4, 2013

Angelica Rosado

Babygirl your safe forever now , nothing bad can ever happen to you and that puts a smile on my face . Life ain't fair but your memory we'll share . I love you princess , now you watch over us until we get to see you again . I love you Alan and Blaze . Be strong you've always been the tough one and I know this makes you feel weak but we will be here for you every second and get thru this together. And amber I pray for you and your family to heal as well . Something like this seems unreal . But everything does happen for a reason <\3

March 4, 2013

JOY HARDISON

I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't know any of you but I send my symapathy and prayers for all of you. We don't understand alot of things on this world, but maybe God just needed another angel. Surely therre is GREAT peace in knowing where she is. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

March 4, 2013

Teri Spadaccini

My Prayers go out to the family, may God be with you all.

March 3, 2013

lori lee

I pray God that you have her hand and let her life be now only with your grace,and that you help the hurt in the hearts of the ones left down here.

March 3, 2013

Bambi

My sweet princess Nan.... Words can't describe how much everyone loves and misses you. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Alan, Amber, & Blaze, I'm praying for you and your families and friends. Love to you all...

March 3, 2013

caroline cook

Prayers go out to the Family...love to you all

March 3, 2013

Tammy

R.I.P nan

March 3, 2013

Tammy Rasband

My lil cousin Alanna...may your soul Rest In Peace.. Until we meet again in that special place God has created for us all! I love you baby girl....

March 3, 2013

Eric and Joni Toler

You were only in our lives for a short amount of time but you made an impact on all of us. We will always cherish the time we had with you and we will keep those memories forever. We miss you so much. Love you baby girl. RIP Nan.

March 3, 2013

Steve & Karen Hall

Mike,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless

March 3, 2013

Brenda Parsons

So sad to hear about this accident, my heart goes out to all the families. Amber you were a kindergartener in our class at Bridgeton
Elementary...with Ms. Buck and Ms. Parsons....Amber, Ms. Buck will take care of your little Alanna.....Ms. Buck and I thought alot of you and your mother and dad and your brother.....I hope to see your mom/dad Monday evening.....and I hope you continue to improve and get better and everything turns out good... my prayers are with you all.

March 3, 2013

sweet lil angel.

March 3, 2013

priscilla holton bolton

may god be with you in this time of need.my prayers to all who loved this sweet lil angel.

March 2, 2013

My dearest Amber, I wish I knew the words that are needed to comfort you, but no one here on earth had those words. I can tell you to rest assure that Alanna Nykole is in Heaven with Our Heavenly Father. God has the ultimate plan for us the moment that we are born. He knew what she would go thru and decided to take her home so maybe she could help out around Heaven. Maybe He needed one more lil'light to shine. She was a blessing to every one she ever meet.
Baby, this will be hard for us but I will be by your side till we pull through it. Thick and thin, you and me! It hurts so bad losing Alanna but we have each memory to comfort us. She is waiting on you to see her some sweet day!

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March 2, 2013

mike my deepest symathies goes out toyou and your family god has a reason we dont know why shes resting in the arms of jesus god bless all of you in your time of sorrow linda swindell hall

March 2, 2013

suzanne koonce

My thoughts & prayers are with your family, so sorry for the loss of your precious little angel...

March 2, 2013

Meme

Our hearts are broken. Our sweet baby-g is now at home. God has a pan!

March 2, 2013

Helen Barfield

Losing Alanna is like losing one of my grandkids. Alan this is your other mom and you and the family is in my prayers. God has allowed us this short time to be touched by this sweet little angel. Rest safely in God's arms Alanna

March 2, 2013

Ricky,Helen, Tra'Kysha Barfield, Lewis

Allan and Joyce, our hearts are heavy as are yours. We can all gain strength in knowing that Alanna is resting in the arms of our heavenly Father. Stay close and always show each other love as we know Alanna always did. We love you.

March 2, 2013

Jenni Lewis Laughinghouse

Mike, I am sorry for you and your family...have comfort in knowing she went to heaven. What a blessing...Jenni

March 2, 2013

Pamela Saulter

I am so sorry for your loss. Your in my thoughts and payers.

March 2, 2013

Rachel Lewis Smith

take comfort in knowing that you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

March 1, 2013

Tracey Green

Sweet Alanna, God must have a very special plan for you to have called you home so soon! My you have peace, joy and happiness in God's great kingdom of Heaven!! My condolences to each and every person that has been touched by this precious Angel being called home. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

March 1, 2013

Bea Dillon

My heart truly goes out to the entire family. This is so tragic. Alanna was truly a beautiful little girl. I never met her, I don't know her parents nor her grandparents, however, Doris Sandvig is a cousin of mine. Please know you are in so many prayers.

March 1, 2013

Rhonda Coltraine

Alanna's family and friends are all in my thoughts and prayers. God has a special place in his heart for children and Alanna has become one of his angels in heaven, just as she was here on earth. May God bless you and give you the peace and comfort you will need in the days and months ahead. Hold tight to each other and keep your faith in God, he will bring you through this. Alanna's life may have been cut short here on earth but she will live forever in your hearts. Sending love and prayers to you all.

March 1, 2013

Anonymous

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

March 1, 2013

Donna Haskins Medford

Sweet little baby girl, I never knew you and I never will. How very special you must have been to be called home so early sweetheart. Where you are now there is so fear, no sadness just lots of angels, puppies, kitties and butterflies for you to play with and such sweet music that only a angel like you can hear. You rest now baby girl, sleep in the arms of Jesus. What a special little girl are you. Fly high little one, fly high.

March 1, 2013

Bryant Family

To the Family, I am so sorry for your lost! My family & I will definitely keep you lifted in prayer. You will forever have a angel in heaven watching over you. God Bless

March 1, 2013

Sheila Johnson

Your family and Alanna are in my thoughts and prayers.Please be patient with yourself and allow God to give you the peace that only He can give in times like these.

February 28, 2013

Talena Eagan

I know your grand parents.. and I could never imagine loosing my daughter or my grand child ... A life that didnt' have a chance to live.. but I know in their eyes a well worth life.. baby girl sleep well for one day you will see them all again.. show your smile and love up there.. make heaven shine...

February 28, 2013

Lori Hoell

Alanna you are loved and missed by so many. You were a very sweet and precious little girl who will always hold a special place in my heart. Kayla has changed everything she owns to a picture of you. I know how much you both loved each other. My prayers and thoughts are with all of your family as I know how much they loved you. Love you sweet girl and I will see you again one day.

February 28, 2013

Bill and Sandra Baldree

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. God loves you and we love you!

February 28, 2013

Susie Pitts

I fell in love with Alanna the first time I saw her. She sang a special at church & looked like an angel and sang like one. So glad I recorded that beautiful voice & could share it with her family. A great loss for us but Heaven's Gain! My heart goes out to all her family. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

February 28, 2013

alan garris

Hey baby this is daddy i love u so so much and i will miss u every second of my life i hope u r happy with god and that u r looking down on your brother i will see u soon love you princess

February 27, 2013

Melissa Turner

I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not have the pleasure of meeting this precious angel. I am an old friend of her grandpa. Mike, I pray for the comfort of your family during this trying time. May the Lord guide you and give you strength. Your friend.

February 27, 2013

Ann Gray

My thoughts and prayers are with Alanna's family and I pray for the peace and strength they need at this time and for the days that are ahead of them. May each of you lean peacefully on God's arms and let Him guide you through your valley for He can bring you to the top of the mountain. Alanna, I loved you as if you were my own granddaughter and I miss you already, but I know you're having a wonderful time in heaven, so just remember to pick me some pretty flowers too. Love you, my little one.

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