Mary B. Gardner

Mary B. Gardner obituary, Louisville, KY

Mary B. Gardner

Mary Gardner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home - Bardstown on Jan. 29, 2026.
Mary B. Gardner, 93, of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

She was born in Louisville to the late Bernard and Mary Harris. In her younger years, Mary enjoyed traveling, especially going on tours to places she had not been and going on cruises, as well.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, David Smith Gardner; and parents.

Carrying on Mary's legacy are her daughter, Karen Habenstein (Ken); grandsons, David and Brandon Habenstein; brother, Richard Harris; and nieces and nephews.

Mary will be buried with her husband at Lebanon National Cemetery at a later date.

Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 3800 Bardstown Road are handling the arrangements.

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