Audrey Ann (Rivera) Garrison

Audrey Ann (Rivera) Garrison, 66, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, after a courageous and harrowing battle with lung disease. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and family that loved her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home. 5400 SW Ninth St. Des Moines, IA.

Audrey was born on January 26, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa to Phyllis Ann Rivera and Edward Augustine Rivera.

Audrey was devoted to her family and was compassionate to those in need. She was greatly known for her resilience, wit, dance skills and most of all, a protector to those that she loved. Audrey often found comfort in her favorite Bible verse Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Those left to honor and cherish her memory include three children, Jeremiah (Melissa) Jackson, Abbey Garrison, Alexander Garrison. Four grandchildren, Jackson, Kylee, Emelia, Isabella, seven siblings, Rick, Leisa, Kim, Andrea, Eddie, Carla, Donna, in addition to many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her infant son Zachary Garrison, a brother Michael Rivera, both parents and grandparents.

Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

Print