Angeline Garris
February 10, 1940 ~ September 19, 2025
Angeline Helen Garris was born on February 10, 1940 in San Fernando, Trinidad, West Indies, to Clarence and Dorothy Poliah. She was the first daughter and third of eight siblings; the late Ellsworth (Sonny) Poliah and Ken Poliah, Frank (Baba) Poliah, Marion (Mala) Poliah, Merle Bassant nee Poliah, George (Bobby) Poliah, and Wayne Poliah. Angeline passed away peacefully in her sleep at midnight on September 19, 2025, following a long battle with congestive heart failure. She spent the last few weeks of her life at her oldest granddaughter’s home, being meticulously cared for by her daughter and eldest granddaughter, as an expression of love and gratitude for her devotion and many sacrifices she made for everyone in her lifetime.
Angeline immigrated to the United States in 1993, at the age of 53, to be with the love of her life and husband, Charles Garris. She was an excellent seamstress, sewing the simplest shirts to the most extravagant dresses. She was also an excellent cook and baker. Angeline enjoyed travelling to many places with her husband, including many states in America and European countries inclusive of Spain and Portugal. She was an active member of her church and volunteered for many years at North Florida Regional Medical Center.
Angeline will be most remembered for her selflessness, empathy, and concern. She always looked for the good in others; embracing strangers, overlooking wrongdoings, and feeding the poor. She loved her family with all her heart.
Angeline leaves behind her children: Paul, Gail, and Colin; grandchildren: Sonya, Aidan, Gianna, Adam; great grandchildren: Lilliana, Gabriella, Ethan; nieces and nephews: Shenley, Arlene, Ravi, Lisa, Luke, Sadie, Silas, Andy, Anisa, Damien and Tamara (Tammy); many dear friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Garris, who passed away one year prior on September 18, 2024.
Rest in the arms of our Mighty Savior and Loving God. Your life here on earth was rewarding and touched the hearts of all of your loved ones.
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Gma Angeline, I’m gonna miss you more than words can describe, just a lady of Beauty, Elegance, and Grace. I love you Gma forever and always
I am so sorry for your loss. She is not longer suffering; she has been in pain for a very long time. Sleep in peace
To be absent from this body is to be present with the LORD.
May the peace of God comfort, strengthen and keep you all knowing that your loved one is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Amen.
Angeline, I will always remember your beautiful smile and kind spirit.
Rest in peace my friend. Dance with Jesus and with Charles. ♥️
Dearest Angeline, There is now a void in my heart, as you are no longer on this side of eternity. I'll miss our long talks and prayer time. Your thoughtful gifts and encouraging words that often leaves me so filled and revitalized, even when the
issues remain unresolved. I miss you and Charles, terribly, but I am so grateful for the times we shared and I eagerly await our reunion party in heaven. Until then…rest in peace…I'll see you later. Lots of love to you and Charles.
Sincerest Condolences to family and loved ones. Will always remember Aunty as a loving, humble, and considerate person. She loved all her family and made every effort to keep that connection close.
You touched the lives of many with your genuine love.
May God's choicest rewards be with you in Paradise.
Till we meet again.❤️
A really nice person and almost like family to us through our link with the Poliah's.
God's Greatest Blessings 🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss. She was always nice to me. Her and Uncle Lynn were so in love. I really admired them. May God give y'all comfort, strength, and peace. With love.
Wishing you strength and courage as you go through this sorrowful journey. May you find comfort in knowing that your mom was loved by so many.
Rest in peace grandma. I love and miss you so much
I’m a friend of Angeline’s eldest granddaughter, Sonya. Throughout the years of knowing Sonya, I have heard of the love and kindness that Angeline showed Sonya’s mother and Sonya. She seemed to be an incredible woman and a pillar in her family.
I’m sad that Sonya could not have additional days with her on this earth but I know that Angeline will forever be with her daughter and granddaughter in their hearts and minds. Condolences to Angeline’s entire family.
Regards,
Megan Held
My condolences to the entire family Angeline will surely be missed. I thank God for our time together and have memories that will last a lifetime.
Beautiful obituary-summary of her life. So true. Reminds me of many happy times with Angeline. I will miss her.
Beautiful Obituary. Angeline was so kind and warm to us, she made us feel like we were part of the family. We will miss her greatly.
We are indeed sorry for your loss and would be praying for Christ’s strength and comfort for you(Wayne)and your family at this time.
Rest in Peace Angeline dear
What a beautiful obituary. We are glad we got to meet Angeline. She was so kind and generous to us. We will always remember her with love.
I was so saddened to hear of Angeline's passing. Since I moved back to Ireland, we kept in touch with texts and chats on the phone.
I became a friend with Angeline when her grandaughter, Sonya, (whom I worked with) told me that I would love her Grandma. She introduced us by inviting me up to Angeline's house for a meal. It was easy to love Angeline with her soft spoken voice and her compassion for those less fortunate. We became close friends.
I knew when my text to her wasn't answered that she had passed on to be with her beloved, Chuck.
Rest in peace, Angeline
Love, your Irish friend, Maura Jacob
Dearest Angeline, you were truly a kind and special person who touched so many lives. Rest in eternal peace 🕊️🤍
Angeline, you will be sorely missed. You were always so kind, sweet and welcoming to my family. Our deepest condolences. Love from Shirley & Errol Lee-Fook.
Our deepest and most heart felt condolences go out to you at this moment of grief. May the cherished memories of your dear Angeline bring you abiding comfort. Gone but not forgotten!!