Aundrea Denise Garrison

December 7, 1963 – September 2, 2016

Aundrea Denise Garrison, affectionately known as “Andi” by her family and friends acquired her nickname from her brother Troy; as a toddler he could not quite pronounce her name correctly. Andi was born to Olivia and Arthur “A.C.” Garrison on December 7, 1963 in San Diego, California. To celebrate this beautiful new life, Aundrea’s parents had her Christian at birth at Bethel A.M.E. Church. She grew up reading the bible with her mother. She received her education through the San Diego Unified School District. While in the eighth grade, she received a Veterans Foreign War Certificate from the Ladies Auxiliary for her academic achievements. Andi graduated from Morse High School with the “Class of 1982”. She was an excellent student throughout her educational years. Upon graduation from high school, Andi enrolled at the San Diego Medical & Dental College, earning her Medical Assistant Degree. She was employed as an in-home care employee. She loved and enjoyed taking care of others. She was a credit to her profession. Andi loved family outings, birthdays, assisting in the care of her niece and nephew and anyone else who called upon her assistance. She really cherished the quality time spent with her family and her friends. Andi enjoyed going with her mother to pick up her nephew, Troy Jr. on his half day of school and her niece, Alondra from her school. They would then go to Home Town Buffet for lunch or to McDonalds. She loved shopping and lunch dates with her niece and nephew. They dearly loved her and she knew it. Andi will always be remembered for her beautiful nature and her infectious smile that would light up her whole face and her forgiving heart. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur “A.C.” Garrison. On Friday, September 2, 2016, Aundrea Denise “Andi” Garrison was called to her Heavenly Home to be with the Lord. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memory her loving mother, Olivia Garrison; her devoted brother, Troy Garrison Sr. (Miriam); nephew, Troy Garrison Jr.; niece, Alondra Garrison; uncles, Carl Nunnally, David Garrison and El Jamal and their families; and a host of cousins, extended family, other relatives and many friends. Services were held Friday, September 23, 2016 at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary Memory Chapel.