of Gamaliel, AR
November 9, 1941 - February 14, 2019
Doris June Gardner, age 77, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her home in Gamaliel, Arkansas. She was born on November 09, 1941 in McCook, Nebraska to Truman and Florence (Dinnel) Trotter. On March 25, 1961 in Hermosa Beach, California she married the love of her life Marvin Gardner and they were married for 57 wonderful years.
Doris worked as a bookkeeper for 20 years in a bank and at a school. She loved knitting, working in her garden, bird watching, camping and boating with her husband on the lake. She was a devout member of the Oakland Church of Christ in Mountain Home for many years.
She is survived by her husband Marvin of Gamaliel, Arkansas; two daughters: Karen Sadler (John) of Great Mills, Maryland, Susan Smurr (Michael) of St. Paul, Minnesota ; four grandchildren: Emma June Trotter, Thomas Smurr, Truman Smurr, Leland Sadler; two sisters: Lois Harriman of Yucaipa, California and Zella Gardner of Hickory, North Carolina. She is preceded in death by her parents, one son: Mark Gardner who passed away in 1983; one brother: Jerry Trotter: two sisters; Wanda Finley and Betty Morrison.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Oakland Church of Christ in Mountain Home on February 22, 2019 at 10:00AM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Oakland Church of Christ.
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9 Condolence(s)
Brian Harriman
Sunday, March 3, 2019
I love you Aunt Doris. You will be missed. I am truly sorry for your loss Uncle Marvin, Karen and Suzan. Love you guys.
Lois
Friday, February 22, 2019
Doris You mean so much I love you dearly.You are missed so much. You`'ve been a wonderful sister & friend. See you later in heaven
Love you , Lois &Dale
Donald C Finley
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
R.I.P Aunt Doris,
I can see you, Grandma, Mom,Aunt Betty and Uncle Jerry all just sitting at the kitchen table in Heaven having a great time together.I love you and miss you,
Love Donny
Lori Hatcher
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Rip Aunt Doris. Big hugs to Uncle Marvin, Karen, Susie, and the whole family.
Tami Adams
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
You will be dearly missed and forever loved Aunt Doris. Peace and comfort to all during this time. Love you, Tami
Dave Harriman
Monday, February 18, 2019
I will see you again someday in heaven. You will be greatly missed aunt Doris.
Mary Summers
Monday, February 18, 2019
My very dear friend Doris and sister in Christ
She is being missed already and will always be in our thoughts. May God give her family comfort and peace
Ron Maynard
Saturday, February 16, 2019
I will miss her very much
Lee Nelson
Friday, February 15, 2019
Although I'm saddened with her passing, I believe that our loss is Heaven's gain. Praying for blessings of comfort for her loved ones & friends