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Marguerite GARDNER Obituary
She worked as an elementary school teacher in the Gloucester and Charles City County school systems for more than 30 years.
Marguerite Davenport and Earl Sherwood Gardner (deceased) were married for 45 years and are survived by their children, Carolyn Valentine (Harold), Sherwood Gardner (Antonia), Benton Gardner, and Wymond Gardner. She is survived by 12 grandchildren, Jenelle Valentine Davenport, Karen Valentine McMillan, Alexes Johnson, David Valentine, Demian Paskie, Edgar Holloway, John Valentine, Matthew Valentine, Hilary Paskie, Michelle Gardner, Isabelita Ortiz-Duran, Dawn Gardner and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Sherwood; two brothers, Alexander and Leon (Jack); three sisters, Carolyn and Wilhemina (Pat), Thelma, and her parents.
The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Rising Valley Baptist Church, James store, interment at church cemetery. The viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, at J.K. Redmond Funeral Home, Shacklefords, Va. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for Marguerite GARDNER
Felecia Diggs
May 11, 2010
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the passing of a great woman.
Diana Diggs
Brenda Fields
April 20, 2010
To The Gardner Family,
Our deepest sympathies are with you. You are in our prayers. May God's mercy be with you during this time and may He continually bless you. Remember the good times that you shared with your love one and she will always be right there with you.
James & Norma Whiting Fields & Family (Brenda & Cheryl)
P. S. I talked with Virgie & Edwin Jackson formerly of Gloucester and they were very close with your Mother. Thanks to Blondell Whiting for letting us know.
Barbara Moody
April 20, 2010
So sorry for Marguerite’s family’s loss. I am so glad I was able to meet her about 10 years ago at a Whiting Family Reunion. From that first meeting I could tell she was a very special person. Beautiful, Intelligent, Funny, and Gifted. A jewel is gone but will never be forgotten.
~Barbara Moody (wife of Eugene Moody; grandson of Ora Mae Whiting Robinson)
Velma Hendrick
April 16, 2010
To the Gardner Family
Sorry we are unable to attend the homegoing service for your loved one. However, please know that our prayers are with you all.
with Love, Velma Pryor Hendrick
Anne Lightfoot
April 16, 2010
We extend our deepest sympathy to the
family. May God's grace sustain you at this time. Iam sorry I will not be able
to attend the services
Anne Whiting Lightfoot & Family
calvin Davenport
April 16, 2010
My dear sister, Marguerite, you have been a gem and will always remain foremost in our hearts. Your gentle humor and love will always be remembered. From "Bootsie",your youngest brother and former student.
April 15, 2010
Carolyn and Family,
What a Blessing to have had your Mom live for so long. God be with all of you, you are in our prayers.
Joyce & Snowden Larrimore
Ocala Florida
Ethel Jones
April 15, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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