DEBORAH GARDNER

I think of Deborah often and our working relationship while at City College in Ft. Lauderdale. She was the best with students in the clinical setting. Keeping up with the students and clinical instructors. When I broke my knee cap, she picked me up everyday. She was a good good friend. When emailed each other in the middle of night. What was the coolest was we would talk via email for about an hour because we would both up at the same. I miss her and wish the best to her husband and two sons.
Love from Lucy Stella

I was shocked to here about Deb's death as I just found out today. She was a former student and then a valued colleague and great friend. We continued to remain in touch via email and the occasionally phone call. I am very saddened by her death but know she is in a better place. May the Lord bless her husband and two sons. Lucy and Louis Stella

I send my deepest sympathy to the family. I learned of Deborah from a prayer group. I pray that GOD will strenghten and comfort the family.

I never met Deborah, but I felt a deep sense of loss after hearing of her passing. She was part of a prayer group is how I learned of her. Please, to the family accept my deepest sympathy.

To Deborah's family, my sister Davida expressed it well. The Hicks family was our family. I was the younger of my sisters but wanted to follow behind Deborah and Sheila just the same and I of course we loved Ms. Ethel. May God bless you and give you comfort during your time of sadness.

When I heard about Deborah's death it hit me like a ton of bricks. I had not spoken with her since high school. Deborah was my childhood friend and I have nothing but fond memories of her. My grandparents lived across the street from the Hicks' home and I cannot begin to describe how much fun we had as children although we had to be home by the time the street lights came on! I know Deborah leaves behind many adoring family members and friends. I know with all my heart that you're going to miss her. As a young person she was bright, engaging, honest and funny and we talked each other under the table. After all this time, I feel blessed to have known her. To Deborah's husband, children and sister, Sheila, I extend my heartfelt sympathy and will keep your family in my prayers.

When I heard about Deborah's death it hit me like a ton of bricks. I had not spoken with her since high school. Deborah was my childhood friend and I have nothing but fond memories of her. We had a great time at the corners of Burroughs and 44th Sts in Savannah although her mother Miss Ethel and my grandparents made sure we were in the house by the time the street lights came on. I know Deborah leaves behind many adoring family members and friends. As a young person she was bright, engaging and funny and we talked each other under the table. After all this time, I feel blessed to have known her. To Deborah's husband, children and sister, Sheila, I extend my heartfelt sympathy and will keep your family in my prayers.

Debra was truly a wonderful person. Rest in peace with the Lord my dear Soror.

Dear Family,
I met Deborah in 1983 as a member of the SSC Wesleyan Gospel Choir. She was our rock and voice of wisdom. I will treasure her memory and always cherish the way she could make me smile! I am so blessed by having embraced her spirit. She was a one of a kind.

Truly missed always remembered......

To Sheila, Dan and The Gardener Family, May God be with you all at this time. I have such fond memories of our younger days at Savannah State and your home in Savannah and spending time with your mother Ethel. Sheila, Deborah, Ethel, Saussy, Lisa, Tyrone and me! She was such a dynamic women, full of wisdom that she passed on to her two daughters. Deborah is with her parents now with Jesus Christ. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time as I think of you often. He is a ever present help!

To Dan, Sons, Sheila and family. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful person. I will hold the memories in my heart forever and will love her always. May God give you the peace that surpasses ALL understanding.

Reaching Out
Our hearts are reaching out to you,
For what you’re going through;
We’re thinking of you frequently
And praying for you, too.
If there’s something we can do,
Anything at all,
Think of us thinking of you,
And don’t hesitate to call.
By Joanna Fuchs

To Dan & the boys, I pray for your strength and comfort during this difficult time. Deborah was a great person and a joy to know.

To the Gardner Family,
Your mother and wife was a special lady. We will all miss her. May the presence of God be with you during this special time.

We are sorry for the home going of your wife and mother. Our prayers are with you and your family.

To Sheila and the Gardner Family:
Deborah was very much a part of our family through her friendship with my daughter Terri Lipsey Scott. She was a very delightful and loving young lady. Our family will miss her cheerful and funny personality. May time and grief pass swiftly... and may memories of her last forever.

With deepest condolences,

Dessie Lipsey and Family

Sheila,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. May the fond memories forever remain in your heart.

To The Gardner and Martin Family:

No words can truly say how sorry we feel...but we just wanted your family to know that we care. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

With Deepest Sympathy

Richard & Edythe Frazier, Jr. & Sons Ricky and Kelvin

To the Hicks Gardner Family, My prayers are with you all as you go through this time of bereavement. Dan, Keep the Faith. God was ready for his angel to join him and she will be truly missed. My dear Soror Shelia, I am here for you if you need me 305-310-3037.

Love Shawna

To Dan Gardner& Family and Mrs. Sheila Hicks Martin: I was deeply saddened by the loss of Deborah. My family and I are thinking about you. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you. Eddie and Stephanie S. Jones

Mr. Gardner you and your sons are in our deepest thoughts and prayers. I am so glad we were afforded the opportunity to meet and befriend Deb. Our deepest sympathy Darieus, Nickkie and Brandon Johnson

Shelia and Family
My prayers are with each of you. Deborah will truly be miss by everyone that came in contact with her. However, I will always remember her smile and she being a dear friend to me. God Bless!

To Dan, Sheila and family. My deepest condolences. Deborah was like a sister to me and my family. She and Linda was especially close and had a bond that even I could not break. She will truly be missed by all of us.

"To Sheila and The Gardner family, I want u to know how sorry I am for your loss. Deb will be greatly missed by all who knew her . You all are in my prayers." Annie Hughes and Family!

Dan, sons and the Gardner/Hicks family,
Our prayers are with you during this difficult period. Continue to look toward the hills which cometh your help. To God Be The Glory.

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time of need. Mrs.Gardner was a very sweet person and I enjoyed taking care of her at McGraw.Her husband, family and friends were also nice people to deal with.She has earned her wings as one of God's angels and she will forever be looking down..
Tabitha (CNA)

To Shelia asnd the Gardner family you are in my prayers. My soror was so kind and loving and I will miss her.

On behalf of President Dozier and the entire Savannah State University community we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Gardner family.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

to shelia&the garder family: i send my condolence to u.my prayers are with u and her family.

A true angel will miss u my toni braxton

To Sheila & The Gardner Family! Just wanted to let u know how sorry I am to hear about the passing of Deborah, a friend and neighbor, u both will always be. I send my condolence to u and the Gardner family. My prayers are with u and her family, in this time of bereavement. LaRoy Anthony & Family!

To my Cousin Dan Gardner Jr. from your Cousin Florine Hillery Nlandu. Retta shared this with me while I am stationed here in Stuttgart, Germany. I morn your lost and you are near and in my heart and prayers. Love Cousin Flo

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY FOR THE THINGS HE HAS DONE.
MR. GARDNER I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOUR WIFE DEBORAH GARDNER. I THANK GOD FOR THE 4YRS SHE HAS BEEN IN MY LIFE. SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON, AND I WILL TRUELY MISS HER. BE ENCOURAGED AND KNOW I AM PRAYING FOR YOU.
SHELLY EUNICE

To the Gardner Family,
We are keeping you in our prayers as you go through difficult time. We love you!

Wanda Richardson-Gary
Starke, FL

To the Gardner Family from Everest University-Jacksonville Campus. You family is in our prayers in your time of bereavement. We will always remember her. She was a great instructor who had passion for the students and her field of Nursing. We will also remember her bright smile!

Live, Love Sing. You will forever be in our hearts. Remembering the good times that we shared with family and friends. You showed us courage in the face of insurmountable odds. We love you. The family.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.