Denise Hope Garrison, age 49 of 612 Day Spring Court., Middlebury, IN on Monday January 24, 2011 died at 617 Sturgis Street, Sturgis, MI after a long illness.  She was born in Kendallville, IN on July 9, 1961 to August W. & Georgianna (Miller) Smith Jr.  Denise was a homemaker all of her life. She is survived by; her parents, 1 son - Joseph Justin Roy Garrison of Goshen, IN.  2 brothers - James Michael Garrison of Elkhart,IN and Charles Donald Garrison of Bristol, IN.  2 granddaughters - Alexis Marie Wilhite of - Middlebury, IN and Gabriella Hope Garrison of Schoolcraft, MI. 1 grandson - Joseph Justin Allen Garrison of Schoolcraft, MI.  The family will receive friends on Saturday January 28, 2011 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. with a Memorial Service immediate following the visitation with the Rev Ken Weaver officiating.  On-Line Condolences may be sent to Carneyfrost@earthlink.net.  Arrangements are by Carney-Frost Funeral Home, LaGrange, IN.