By Christina Faulkner

In a poignant moment of transition, Ann Dora Garner, an esteemed figure at Commercial Bank of Ozark, steps into a well-deserved retirement, leaving behind a legacy that spans 44 years. Garner's association with the bank began in 1967 when she assumed the role of a bookkeeper under the ownership of the bank's founder, Douglas Brown. Over the years, her journey evolved, and her impact became synonymous with the bank's enduring success.