Deborah LeAnn "Debbie" Gardner

Deborah LeAnn "Debbie" Gardner obituary

Deborah LeAnn "Debbie" Gardner

Deborah Gardner Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 21, 2025.
Debbie, age 61, was born in Kansas City, KS on November 28, 1963 to Jim and Ruth Gardner. She passed away on October 17, 2025 from complications of pneumonia.

At a young age, the family moved to Ralston NE, where she graduated from Ralston High School in 1982. Also, where she gained her love of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In her adult life, she moved to North Kansas City. This is where she found her love for the Chiefs, Royals, and NASCAR.

Debbie had the best laugh! Whenever you heard it, you couldn't help but smile. Anyone who knew her, knew her greatest love was her dogs, which she affectionately called "my boyz."

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her three "boyz," Sir, Jack, and Toby. She is survived by her sister, Chris (David) Barnett of Harrisonville, MO and a host of friends.

She has requested cremation and there will be no service.

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