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Dorothy Davis Gardner NORFOLK - Dorothy Davis Gardner, 82, died Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, in Sentara Leigh Hospital, in Norfolk. She was the fifth of six daughters born to the late Samuel D. and Elouise Hughes Davis of Norfolk. She attended Booker T. Washington High School and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She was married to Earl Gardner for 61 years. She is survived by her nine sons and daughters, all in the Hampton Roads area: Randall Dwight and wife Aldena, Gregory Wayne, Gerald Brent and wife Ann, Sandra Cecile (Kelly), Dwayne Errol, Kathy Jan and husband Leon Williams, Beatrice Deravalon (Hinton), Dorothy Elouise and husband Marvin Franks, and Barry Glen; 20 grandchildren and 19 great- grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Davis Glover, and a cousin who is like a sister, Estella Joyner; one aunt, Alice Hughes; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. The funeral will take place Wednesday at noon in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 934 W. Little Creek Road, Norfolk, the Rev. William Davis officiating. The body will be placed in the church for viewing beginning at 10 a.m. Professional services will be provided by E.A. Hughes Funeral Home. You may sign the online guestbook at www.eahughes.biz.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Gardner
Marilyn Stokely King
September 17, 2008
My heart goes out to the Gardner family during this difficult time. May God bless you and provide comfort as you celebrate the life of Dorothy Gardner. I'll remember her beautiful voice as she sang in the choir years ago. Now she is singing in Gods choir with the angles. We will keep you in our prayers.Marilyn King
Marilyn Stokely King
September 17, 2008
Our deepest sympathy, love and prayers go out to the Gardner family as you celebrate the life of a special lady.
Sylvia & Troy Stokely and children (Alan, Anthony, Marilyn, Carolyn, Rosalind, Byron and Pamela)
Mr. & Mrs.Thomas Armstrong & Family
September 17, 2008
May God Be with you and your loved ones at this time and always. You have our heartfelt sympathy and understanding. Keep the memories
and love in your hearts.
Ruth & Vanessa Head
September 17, 2008
To The Family,
We will keep you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
BESSIE HARDY
September 17, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Gardner
Family. May God continue to bless
the family.
Mike and Jane Albertson
September 16, 2008
Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. We are sincerely sorry for your loss.
William & Diane Horry
September 16, 2008
May God's Peace surround you during this time of sorrow. Sending our heartfelt sympathies.
Veronica Ballard
September 16, 2008
Always remember how blessed your family is to have been graced with the presence of such a humble woman. Keep the spirit of happiness flowing within your family and may you all be continually blessed and continue to be a blessing to others as she was. The Ballard Family
Joyce Jackson
September 16, 2008
To the Gardner Family:
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I know the Lord has prepared a special place in his garden just for her. Just remember the love you shared and hold it close to your hearts.
Naomi Kight
September 16, 2008
Sincere sympathies to your family.
Sharon Graves-Williams
September 16, 2008
September 16, 2008
To the Gardner Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Dorothy will truly be missed and we all loved her dearly but God loved her best. May God keep each and every one of you through your hour of beaureavement.
Sharon Graves-Williams
September 16, 2008
September 16, 2008
To the Gardner Family, I am sorry to hear of your lost. Mrs. Dorothy will truly be missed and we all loved her dearly but God loved her best. May God keep each and every one of you through your hour beaureavement.
Ukana rollins
September 16, 2008
May God continue to make your family strong during this difficult stage of life. Keep smiling and laughing and know that your mom is in a better place.
Peace and Blessings!
Robbie Gaines
September 15, 2008
Such a loss will become treasured memories for each of you.
Our sympathy and love goes out to your family.
Robbie F. Gaines and Family
Ellen Willey Harris
September 15, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Gardner family. We've shared so many memories on Baltimore Street. May God strengthen all of you.
Melvina Bolling
September 15, 2008
I am so very sorry about your loss. May you find strength to carry you through this difficult time and faith to reassure you that grief will soften and love will always endure.
Denise Glover
September 15, 2008
My deepest sympathy for your lost.Your mother will be truly missed.
Stay strong in your faith.
Shauneille "Cookie" Boyd
September 15, 2008
To the Gardner family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I know first hand how you all feel. Look to your strengh in the lord and he will help you get through this. It is rough at first but time does heal all wounds. Take it one day at a time and if there is anything I can do please let me know. even if it is just to talk. My prayers are with you all.
Sentara Nursing Center Norfolk North 3 Nurses
September 15, 2008
Christina,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
CHERIE WINFIELD
September 15, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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