Leona C Gardiner Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Leona C Gardiner of Howey in the Hills, Florida, born in Washington, District of Columbia, who passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Leona leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Leona may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Christine Shobe and John E. Shobe Sr.; her significant other John G. Gardiner Sr.; her stepdaughter Kitty Oliver (Willis); her grandchildren, Ashlynn Andrews (Brandon) and Shane Taylor; her great grandchildren, Callie, Sophia Andrews and Ezra Taylor; her brothers, John E. Shobe Jr. and Lawrence E. Shobe; and her grandson Scott "Scottie" Michael Taylor Jr.. She was also cherished by numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, October 8th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hills Community Church (500 N Palm Ave, Howey-In-The-Hills, FL 34737). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 8th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Florida National Cemetery (6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513).
