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Jackie Gardo

1951 - 2013

Jackie Gardo obituary, 1951-2013, Easley, SC

BORN

1951

DIED

2013

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Greenville, South Carolina

Jackie Gardo Obituary

Jackie Nell Gardo

Easley

Jackie Nell Gardo, 61, of Easley, died Friday, May 17, 2013.

Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of Jack Marshall and Guynell Smith Gardo.

Miss Gardo was employed as a bookkeeper and a member of Berea First Baptist Church.

Jackie was a race fan and Jeff Gordon was her favorite driver.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by sister, Jan L. Gardo; brother, Guy B. Gardo (Brenda Green Gardo); niece, Krystal F. Gardo; and her furry best friend, Zack, her dog.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 1:30 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest with the funeral service following at 3:00 p.m. in the Northwest Chapel. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lupus Foundation of America, South Carolina Chapter, 619 Oriole Street, Aiken, SC 29803-5952 or Shriner's Children Hospital, 950 West Faris Street, Greenville, SC 29605.

The family will be at the home of Jack Gardo.

Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.

Published by The Greenville News on May 21, 2013.
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May GODS loving hands hold your hearts during this time.May fond memories last forever and this pain fade swiftly! Jan you are in my thoughts and prayers! My deepest sympathies to the family.

Lynn Dolan

June 3, 2013

We are so very sorry on the loss of your sister. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Christine Taylor

June 2, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your sister, Jan. Keeping you and your family in our prayers. Your Small Paws Family is here for you.

Laura Castel

June 1, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the family.. Jan, you are one of us..and can always reach out to the Small Paws Family. You all are in my prayers..

Deb Martindale

June 1, 2013

We are so sorry for the loss of your sister. Our prayers are with you, Jan.
Love, Robin Pressnall
Executive Director; Small Paws Rescue Inc.

Robin Pressnall

June 1, 2013

Jackie will never be forgotten. She touched so many lives. I am praying for her wonderful family.

Ann Jones

May 31, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. Even though we went to the same school,I did not know her until much later. When I would run into her she was always so sweet and kind. She had a smile like sunshine. She will be missed. God Bless and keep you all through this difficult time.

Cyndi Alexander-Wood

May 27, 2013

Dear Gardo Family, I remembered meeting Jackie many years ago, and recognized her immediately, no one could forget her sweet smile or kindness. my heart goes out to you all with much love and prayers. the Granddaughter of Jessie Gardo Wilson.

Carol Sims

May 21, 2013

Dear Jan, mother(Norma McKinney Brewton) called to give me the sad news of Jackie's death. I have such fond childhood memories of spending time in your home. I'm so very sorry for loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. Cindy McKinney Mitchell

Cindy McKinney Mitchell

May 21, 2013

So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Ronnie Revis

May 21, 2013

Dear Gardo family,
I am so sorry to hear about Jackie. I pray that God will provide the comfort to get you all though this difficult time. God Bless.

Pam Cox

May 21, 2013

Jan,
I am sadened to hear of Jackie's passing. Please know that you are in my prayers and may God bless you and your family as you lean on him to get you through this loss.

Tammy Seigler

May 21, 2013

Guy,
I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. You and your family are in our prayers. With love,
Tami and Pete Lorenzo

May 21, 2013

So sorry to hear about Jackie. She was a special person and will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you.
Virginia & Ray Morris

May 21, 2013

To the Gardo Family & Friends,

Jackie was a dear friend to me. I will always remember her and cherish the good times we had---even from the time we were kids on the Berea Elementary School playground.

She was a wonderful person and friend who will be greatly missed.

With Love & Deepest Sympathy,
Camille Cunningham Harvey

May 21, 2013

Dear Gardo Family,

We were so sad to hear of Jackie's passing. We will lift you up in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Gary Clardy & Victoria Holland

Victoria Holland

May 21, 2013

Jan, I am so sorry, you & your family are in our prayers daily. Remember we love you. ..

Susan Reeves

May 21, 2013

Jackie will be missed by all who knew her and traveled with her on our tours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Becky Powell

May 21, 2013

Dear Jan, I was so sad to hear about Jackie. My thoughts are with you & your
family at this time & may the Lord look
over you & keep you.
Sissy Galloway

May 21, 2013

I remember Jackie from her time as a Dispatcher at the Law Enforcement Center. She protected those of us who protected you. She will be missed by her Law Enforcement friends

Jim Bragg

May 21, 2013

Jan,
You and your family are in my prayers and in God's care. I have great memories of Jackie on and off the basketball court at Berea High School.

Judy Brockman Nabers

May 21, 2013

My prayers are with your family at this time.Your guardian Angel will now be a
watching over you.

Deborah (Wilson) Shenberger

May 21, 2013

Dear Jan,
I was so sorry to hear about Jackie.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Anne Brockman Shoop

Anne Brockman Shoop

May 21, 2013

DEAR JAN,
I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR SISTER, JACKIE. PLEASE KNOW THAT I CARE, AND I PRAY FOR PEACE AND COMFORT FOR ALL OF YOU.
LOVE,
KATHI(HEATON) STEPHENS

KATHI STEPHENS

May 21, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. I will always remember her as being so kind and sweet and always smiling. She was such a good friend to all of us at Berea High. I know she will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Elaine Clardy Wyatt

May 20, 2013

Jan I'm so sorry to hear about
Jackie's passing, I know it's so hard to let her go, but
God has her in the palm of his
hand... God bless you and your Family.

Dianna Honaker

May 20, 2013

Jan and Donna, I so sorry to hear of Jackie's passing, you're in my thoughts and prayers. Love You all Wanda

Wanda Blanton

May 20, 2013

Jack Our Prayers Are With You And the Family.

William Doan

May 20, 2013

Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathy. Jackie's family are in my prayers.

Ann Jones

May 20, 2013

So very sorry to hear about Jackie. Have fond memories of her at school. She will be missed

Tom Porter

May 20, 2013

Fond memories of Jackie. She will forever be missed.

Tom Porter

May 20, 2013

So sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. Praying for your family..

Barbara Stowe

May 20, 2013

At this time of sorrow, may these truths sustain you...
Jackie will always be as close as the memory of a former classmate of Berea ,
and the God of all comfort will always be as close as a prayer.

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

Joe Epps

May 20, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Jackie's passing. We used to see her having fun at some of the Shriner functions and we know she will be missed by family and friends. We wish the family warm and loving thoughts and prayers during this time.

Mike and Becke Lagerholm

May 20, 2013

Dear Jan & Family,
I am sorry to hear the sad & shocking news of Jackie's passing.
Thoughts & prayers for you all,
Sincerely
Sandy Wigington

sandy wigington

May 20, 2013

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