Photo courtesy of Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel - Hillsville
Hillsville, Virginia
Dec 4, 1946 – Nov 8, 2024
Emma Jane Gardner, 77 years of age, passed on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford, VA.
Mrs. Gardner was born on December 4, 1946 in Flat Rock, NC to the late Moir and Ethel Utt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Olen Thane Gardner.
Survivors include her daughter Holli Mayberry (Scott), sons; Greg Gardner, Tony Gardner (Lesia); grandchildren Nicole McAfee (Jonathan), Ashli Gardner, Thane Mayberry, Ezra Mayberry; great grandchildren Eli Angle, Benjamin McAfee, Nathaniel McAfee; sister Molly Hill; brother William Utt.
The family will receive friends and family from 1:00-2:00pm on Saturday, November 16 at Vaughan - Guynn - McGrady Chapel in Hillsville. The funeral will follow at 2:00pm with Pastor Scott Obenchain officiating. A processional will lead to Gladesboro Lutheran Church cemetery for a graveside service.
A guestbook is available on-line by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the Gardner family.
Read MoreTo Greg, Tony, and Holly and families sorry for your loss.
Ryan Bowmam
November 16, 2024 | Hillsville, VA | Family
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family
Lewis and Becky Worrell
November 16, 2024 | Hillsville, VA | Friend
So sorry for your loss. God bless you with his peace.
Faye Sykes
November 15, 2024 | Hillsville, VA
I am so sorry for your loss. But grateful she is no longer in pain. Love you guys so much!
Adrian Johnson
November 15, 2024 | Narrows, VA | Friend
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. You all are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Bobby & Pam Horton
November 13, 2024 | Galax, VA
Jane worked for us at Gladesboro Elementary school. I remember hugging her one morning, and she reminded me the next time that I saw her. She said that she thought about hug all day. So, of course, we hugged again. Many hugs to the family of sweet Jane. She loved the children.
Linda Dalton
November 12, 2024 | Hillsville, VA | Coworker
Sorry for your loss. Prayers going out to the family.
Lisa McMillan-Yates
November 11, 2024 | Mount Airy, NC | Friend
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family
Carol McMillan
November 11, 2024 | Mt. Airy, NC | Neighbor
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jamie & Kim Burchette
November 11, 2024 | Ennice, NC | Friend