Mitzi Elinor Garavalia

Mitzi Elinor Garavalia left for her eternal reward on February 20, 2023 after an extended illness.

She was preceded in death by her mother Genella Culver Smith Forrester; father John Carson “Sam” Smith; and sister Norma Ann Adcock.

She is survived by her husband Ricky Garavalia; sister Genella Jo Pike; sister Josephine Feleki; and brother William Lee Smith.

Mitzi was born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on July 25, 1958 while her father served in the United States Marines. One of her favorite stories was her mother having to write back to the Marine base hospital to get her a birth certificate because they had “issued her supply papers” initially as a joke.

Mitzi was truly “one of a kind”. She was very creative and loved crafts and puzzles. She worked in construction as a painter for many years, and helped her husband with many home improvement projects over the years on her homes in Dahlonega, Georgia and Venice, Florida (where she split her time the last few years).

Mitzi was very out-going and loved by her many friends and family. She will be missed.

To share a memory or a condolence with the family visit Mitzi's online guestbook at andersonunderwood.com.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home 2068 Highway 19 North Dahlonega, GA 30533