Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Dec 12, 2002 – Jun 9, 2021 (Age 18)
Michael Raymond Gardner, age 18 of Smyrna, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois and was a son of Michael Thomas Gardner and Melinda Valenzuela, who survive him.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Makayla Gardner; a brother, Miles Gardner; maternal grandparents, Esther and Melvin Valenzuela; paternal grandmother, Bonnie Gardner. Michael was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Joseph Gardner.
Michael was a 2021 graduate of Smyrna High School.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday, June 13, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel, Murfreesboro.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Woodfin Funeral Chapels and an online guestbook is available for the Gardner family at www.woodfinchapel.com.
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Jordan, Joseph and Michael. Three musketeers
Michael was like my own. Loved and encouraged. Prayers for the family.
Vera Nabi
June 22, 2021 | Smyrna, TN | Friend
Thank you for being a friends michael and it been honor to have you as a friends you always a good person and classmate in smyrna high school and no matter what could happen to us that is best for you and i will be miss you michael gardner from brian.
Brian Phouthavong
June 13, 2021 | Smyrna, TN | Friend
Michael was truly a great man for me and ever sense i met him he was good classmate and friends but he alway make us have good life and i want to remember him as a leader, friends and classmate and want to thank you for him and he say to me never give up for your dream and success your dream in the future and rest in peace my good friend michael from brian.
Brian Phouthavong
June 13, 2021 | Smyrna, TN | Friend
my precious angel i won´t ever forget you my love, i know you´ll be guiding me every step of they way. Glad i found you on the way
Alexandria Ahrenstorff
June 13, 2021 | Murfreesboro, TN | Significant_other
Brandon Phoumala
June 13, 2021 | Smyrna, TN | Friend
October 31st, 2017. We had just got done trick or treating. We was enjoying our night doing what kids do. We had got back to my house and you had one egg and I told you to throw it over my house. You put no effort in that throw, because you managed to egg my house with one egg. I was pissed and I knew my mom would trip, but that will forever be one of the funniest moments I had with you. I love you bro, you were a big part of my childhood and i’ll never forget you.
Brandon Phoumala
June 13, 2021 | Smyrna, TN | Friend
June 13, 2021
Michael was the best friend i could of ever asked for (even if we fell off). He was so kind and always cheered me up during rainy days. He was the type of person to put your feelings before himself. He was such a happy cheerful little man. He’ll forever remain in my heart, condolences to the family and friends. LLMG ❤!
Hailen Saeng-Aphay
June 13, 2021 | Smyrna, TN | Friend
Sorry for your loss praying for you and the family
Katie Kocsis
June 12, 2021 | Oak Forest, IL | Friend