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Lila Gardner Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Lila Janet Gardner, 73, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003. A lifelong Peninsula resident, she was a member of Community Presbyterian Church, Hampton. Mrs. Gardner was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to many. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Delaware B. Gardner. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Diane G. Campbell of Norfolk; Marilyn G. Jeffers and her husband, Tom, of Richmond; Carol A. Woody and her husband, Mark, of Newport News; sons, Michael B. Gardner and his wife, Deborah, of Yorktown; James P. Gardner and his wife, Susan, of Newport News; a sister, Evelyn Rinaldi of Virginia Beach; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Amory Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Michael Condrey. The family will receive friends following the service at the residence of Mrs. Gardner, 16 Dinwiddie Place, Newport News, VA.

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Published by Daily Press on Oct. 24, 2003.

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Robert Turner

October 28, 2003

May the Awesome Love,Peace,Joy,and Comforting Spirit of God the Father,Son,and Holy Spirit be with the Gardner Family at this time of need and in times to come.My heart felt saddness.Your Brother,Bob

Ruth Honican

October 27, 2003

To the family of Janet and Dellie,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I share your loss and wish so much that I could be there to help. I loved Janet. She and Dellie were so suited for each other. I am their former sister-in-law, (Mac's first wife). I'm sure you have many happy memories, as do I.

Love always,

Ruth Honican

Kim Cupp

October 25, 2003

Diane, Marilyn, Carol, Mike, and Jimmy,



Shawn, Kayla and I are deeply saddened by Aunt Janet's death. We're sorry not to be there with the rest of the family.



My fondest memory is sitting on the porch with Uncle Dellie and Aunt Janet eating barbeque sandwiches from Pop's right before my flight to Germany before Shawn deployed for Desert Storm (Carol, do you remember booking my tickets?) I went to the airport and Uncle Dellie and Aunt Janet appeared. They didn't want me to wait alone for my flight. (Mom and Dad were at his sister's funeral).



We miss you all and wish we were there with you now.

Love to you all,



Shawn, Kim, and Kayla

Laurie Lanham

October 25, 2003

Dear Gardner Family,



We are grieved to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you.



Michael Laurie and Mason Lanham

Kim and Tim Overman

October 24, 2003

Dear Gardner Family,

I am truly sorry for our loss. Janet was a GREAT person. I will never forget her willingness to help others and the way she was always there for her family. I will pray for your comfort during this time of loss.



Sincerely,

Kim and Tim Overman

Carol & Bo Wallis

October 24, 2003

Carol - Wish I was closeby to give you a HUG.....Been thinking about you all week and now !!! Miss being closeby during times this like when it's good to have a friend to talk to !! Thinking of you and hoping that you & your family are doing ok. Love, Carol & Bo

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