It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mazilla Louise Garland, age 72, a beloved wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother, who died on October 21, 2026. Born on August 31st, 1954 in Thomasville, GA. to Bessie and Charlie Davis Sr., Mazilla Garland built a life full of love for family, faith, work, and service to others.

She graduated from Thomasville High School on June 5th, 1973. After leaving school, Mazilla Davis moved forward in life to start her own family. On February 2nd, 1979 she married Danny Michael Garland Sr. She and her husband began to build a family with three sons and one daughter. After working a full-time job for many years and helping provide for her family, she went back to school and received a certification in Respiratory Therapy. This would be the last career she had before retirement.

Mazilla Garland will be remembered for her warmth, comical wit, quiet strength, and devotion to her family. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and many friends. Mazilla was preceded in death by her three brothers Phillip Ivey, Charlie Davis Jr., and Ronald Davis.

She leaves behind husband, Danny Garland Sr., Boston, GA.; son, Danny Garland Jr. (Wife Nikiana), Warner Robins, GA.; son, Christopher Garland (wife Melody) Carson City, NV.; daughter, Tanya Garland, Lincoln, NE.; son, Brian Garland, Lincoln, NE.; brother, Rev. Lorenza Davis (wife Ivey Jean) Thomasville, GA; brother, Joseph Davis (wife Sherolyn) Moultrie, GA; brother, Joe M. Davis (wife Azizah); grandchildren, Brianna Richardson (husband Diandre) Byron, GA., Cherie Garland, Portland, OR., Tania Garland, Atlanta, GA., Khayman, Rhys, and Rowan Garland, Carson City, NV., Nala Garland, Marietta, GA and a host of other relatives and friends.