Kristina Marie Whitley Garland age 28, of New Weston passed away at 1:35 PM on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Duncanville, Alabama.
Kristina was born July 24, 1992, in Greenville to Rhonda (Black) Draper of New Weston and Christopher Whitley of Union City, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Kristina is survived by her husband, Edward P. Garland of Greenville; children, Addilynn King, Silas Pace, Aiyana Pace, Westley McFerran and Zhavia Garland; siblings, Heather Whitley, Natasha Draper Smith and Dalton Draper; aunts, Amy Wycuff and Julie Black; uncles, Dan Whitley, Richard Whitley and Terry Black; best friend, Kimmy Brock; big sister, Audrey Wion; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Edwin & Johana Garland; step fathers, Jake Draper and Robert Smith; and grandparents, Terry & Donna Black.
Kristina was preceded in death by her grandparents, Richard & Joan Whitley.
Kristina graduated from Ansonia High School where she was active in FFA and the 4-H Club. She formerly worked at The Gardens in St. Henry where she was a nurse’s aide.
A celebration of Kristina’s life will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Michael “Fish” Fisher officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zechar Bailey Funeral Home to help offset funeral expenses. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
