On June 30, 2023, Garner Hodges departed this life at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital at the age of 64. Garner was born on March 28, 1959, in Vero Beach, Florida to the parentage of the late Johnny Sneed and Jessie Brinson.

Garner attended and furthered her education at Indian River Community College where she graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Garner was a caring, compassionate, and dedicated nurse for over 30 years. Garner was a strong woman, her joy for life, audacious and indomitable spirit kept her pushing through life's obstacles and journeys. Garner was an exceptional friend and mother. She cared deeply for her family and neighbors. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. She was always first to offer help to anyone in need. Garner's hobbies she loved to read books, watch marvel shows, eat seafood, and dance. Garner was preceded in death by both her parents Johnny Sneed and Jessie Brinson (Sister) Toni Brinson Gast and (Brother) Johnny Otis Sneed.

She is survived by her four children, who made up the entirety of her world, Barbette (Willie) Newkirk of Dublin, GA; James (Latoya) Hodges, Vernon Hodges, and Choya Hodges all of Sebastian, Florida. Besides her children, Garner is survived by her Four Sisters: Mimi Mckaskill, Dr. Tina (Thomas) Gaskin, Harriet Merriweather, and Marshalle Henry; One Brother: Johnny Wesley Sneed; Nine Grandchildren: Ashanti Brantley, Martavious Brantley, Jacori Hodges, Jasmine Hodges, Sariyah Hodges, Merkeyia Jones, Michael Agostino III, Omarion Hodges, Xavier Hodges Corbin; Three Great Grandchildren: Janiya Hodges, A'loni Brantley, and Marley Brantley; Devoted God Daughter: Neshell Butler and a host of nieces and nephews, and other relatives.

Friends are invited to say a final goodbye to Garner at Seawinds Funeral Home in Sebastian, Florida on July 14th, 2023 from 5pm to 9pm. The funeral service will be at Seawinds Funeral Home on July 15th, 2023 at 3pm.