Effie Adcock Garrett, 97, of Oxford passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home.

Effie was born in Granville County on June 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late William Bluford Adcock and Mattie Henderson Smith Adcock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend of seventy-five years.

Effie was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Creedmoor, where her faith remained a guiding force throughout her life. She dedicated many years to caring for others, first at Murdoch Center in Butner and later at a daycare center where she lovingly cared for young children. Known to her family as “Mama” and “Grandma”, she found her greatest joy in caring for those she loved. She enjoyed tending her garden and preparing home-cooked meals that brought her family together around the table. Her home was a place of love, comfort and cherished memories, and her kindness, strength and unwavering devotion to her family will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. David Herman officiating. Private burial will follow the services.

She is survived by six children, Jenny Bowling (James), Cynthia Howell (Kimmie), Richard “JR” Garrett (Vicki), Shelia Forsythe, Randy Garrett (Suzanne) and Scottie Garrett (Kelly); thirteen grandchildren, Angela, Brian (Erica), Kimberly (Allen), Phillip (Wendy), Shannon, Travis (Morgan), Stephanie, Michael, Aimee (Alex), Trey (Sarah), Justin, Devin (Whitney) and Meghan; twelve great grandchildren, Layton, Nolan, Braden, Jaxson, Liam, Jace, Sophie, Jax, Colt, Jayce, Kashton and Mia and numerous friends and extended family. She was also preceded in death by nine siblings.

The family will receive friends Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 745, Creedmoor, NC 27522 or online at https://pgbccreedmoor.org/resources/online-giving

The family wants to express their heartfelt appreciation to Helping Hands staff, especially Sherry, Magain and Shinnell, who went above and beyond to provide love and care for mama. Their kindness will always be remembered.

Arrangements are by Sossamon Funeral Home of Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.sossamonfuneralhome.com.