Joann Gardner

Joann Gardner obituary, Walnut Ridge, AR

Joann Gardner

Joann Gardner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bryan Funeral Home - Hoxie on Mar. 10, 2026.
Joann Gardner, 93 of Walnut Ridge passed away March 7, 2026, at the Lawrence Hall Nursing Center in Walnut Ridge.

Born February 17, 1933, in Walnut Ridge, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Emma Fry Carter. She was united in marriage to Eddie Gardner. Joann spent her life working as a seamstress and later in life a florist. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Hoxie Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Eddie.

Survivors include one son, Robert (Becky) Gardner of Jonesboro; one daughter, Mary Ann (David) Foley of Powhatan; one grandson, Jason (Ty Bushart) Foley of Rogers; two granddaughters, LeAnne (Aaron) Teufel of Rogers, and Jordan Gardner of Little Rock; three great grandchildren, Grey Teufel, Hyatt Teufel, and Londyn Teufel; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside Service will be Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11 AM in the Lawrence Memorial Park with Bro. Jeremy Hopper officiating.

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