FAYE D.
GARDNER, 75
BARTOW - Faye D. Gardner, age 75, went home to be with her Lord from A.L.S. at her home in Bartow on Tuesday, August 26, 2014.
Born April 27, 1939, in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Lehman C. and Virginia Denmark. Faye was a longtime Bartow resident and attended the First Presbyterian Church of Bartow. Mrs. Gardner was the Senior Regional Vice President of Party Lite where she worked for over 20 years.
She is survived by a loving family that includes her husband of 30 years, James Gardner of Bartow, her children: Miriam Allen (Kraig) of Bartow, Mark Dean (Ronda) of Pine Island, her stepsons: Mark Gardner and Michael Gardner of Dallas, TX, her siblings: Barbara Graham (Jim) of Orlando, Jenny Mathis (Doug) of Fayetteville, GA, and Wallace Denmark (Denise) of Stockbridge, GA. Faye also leaves behind four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The family will receive friends Saturday, August 30, 2014, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Bartow. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the A.L.S. Association, 9887 4th Street North, Suite 201N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702. Condolences at
www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com .
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A dear lady who shared her gifts without reservation - hugs and prayers to the family.
Deirdre Taylor
August 31, 2014
Although I only met Faye once with Marybeth, she touched me with her smile and humor. One special lady!
Lisa Williams
August 30, 2014
Jim and Miriam my thoughts are with you and your families. Faye was a bright shining light for many. She was a beautiful, smart, loving lady that worked hard and brought out the best in those around her. She is loved by many and will be missed. Thanks Faye, for the friendship, great memories, and inspiring us all to be our best! Hugs, Bonnie
Bonnie Bennett Wright
August 30, 2014
Prayers for Jim, family and friends. Faye was a very special lady with a beautiful smile for everyone.
Linda Garlanger
August 30, 2014
To Jim, Miriam, Mark & all of Faye's family, I love you like my own & I'm grieving along with you. I will miss her every day of my life~she was the mother I never had & the sister I always wanted. However, I am also rejoicing in the knowledge that our girl is completely whole & perfect in Heaven, singing with the angels & dancing with Jesus. Bet she & Nancy are already startin' trouble together & keeping everyone in line. Maaama Faye, thank you for being "You", marvelous you. Save a place for me in your mansion my girl. I love you more than chocolate.
Catherine Cornell-Dunn
August 29, 2014
Jim my prayers are with you and your family. Faye was a wonderful and inspiring woman. She will be forever missed...
Megan Geers
August 29, 2014
Jim, Miriam, Mark and family, our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. Faye was such an incredible woman and I will miss her terribly. We rejoice in the life she lived. Judy and Jim Kelley
Judy Kelley
August 29, 2014
Jim my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Faye was an amazing woman with a big heart she will be missed so much !!
Carrie Laubenheimer
August 29, 2014
I am so saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person, but so thankful mine was one of the lives blessed by her. I will miss you my Faye but I know you will be watching me from above and keeping me in line.
Tina Dannel
August 29, 2014
Prayers to the family. She was a sweet lady.
Evelyn Snow
August 29, 2014
Our prayers are with you Jim and your lovely family. She will be missed deeply.
Susan, Tom & Heather Smith
August 28, 2014
My thought and prayers are with you Jim and the family. She was a great women and the best leader that anyone could ever have. I'll always remember Cabo because of her. She will truly be missed. The heavens have just received a true angel. She was a beautiful lady and a it was a true gift just knowing both of you. May peace be with you Jim.
With my deepest sympathies
Denise Charron
August 28, 2014
Dear sweet Faye, the angels in heaven are rejoicing...another soldier has come home. I will see you when I get there. Love, Barbara
Barbara Wheeler
August 28, 2014
Jim with our deepest sympathy. She will be missed greatly.
Karen Beck
August 28, 2014
I remember my 1st PartyLite meeting. It was shortly before Conference. People were lining up and paying money to have eggs cracked over there heads! I thought to myself, "What have I gotten into?" There was Faye sounding like a Southern Belle, and being so graceful and sweet. I MISS HER!!
Harriett Smithson
August 28, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Whidden-McLean Funeral Home - Bartow
August 28, 2014
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