Mary Newton (Jill) Callaway Garrett 

Born June 12, 1941 

Died August 1, 2026 

Preceded in death by her parents John Lea and Elizabeth Rose Christrup Callaway, husband Glen Gerald (Jerry) Garrett, Jr and daughter Mary (Mollie) Callaway Garrett. Survived by her children Glen (Cari) Garrett and Christie (Todd) Moore. Grandchildren Gracyn (James) Wilbanks, Carson (Halle) Garrett, Wilson (Claire) Garrett, Jim and Mollie Moore. Great grandchildren Leo and Wells Wilbanks. 

Born in Lakehurst, NJ at the US Navy Air Station, Jill moved to Birmingham and then her father’s hometown of Knoxville, TN at the age of 5. She graduated from West High School, attended Mary Baldwin College and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1963. It was at the university where she met her husband, Jerry, on a blind date. They married on August 17, 1963 and moved to Goodletsville, TN. Jill was an active member of the Junior League, Garden Club, Civitan Club and First Baptist Church Goodlettsville. After raising 3 children, she became a travel agent booking corporate and leisure travel for 25 years before retiring. Jill began painting in retirement, a hobby she thoroughly enjoyed. She and Jerry were fortunate to travel extensively in the United States and Europe and were always planning their next trip. Her favorite was the annual family trip to Pawleys Island. Jill loved spending time with her grandchildren the most. She was a faithful servant of God, her family and her community. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Clarendale Memory Care, Alive Hospice and Preferred Care for their exceptional care during the last few months. 

A private graveside service for family will be held on Saturday morning, August 15. Pallbearers include Carson Garrett, Wilson Garrett, Jim Moore, Conner Prichard and James Wilbanks. 

Visitation for friends and family will be on Saturday, August 15 from 11 am - 1 pm at First Baptist Church Goodlettsville followed by a Celebration of Life service at 1 pm.

Donations can be made in Jill’s memory to the Goodlettsville Help Center or the Nashville Ronald McDonald House, both places with special meaning to the family.