Mary Lou Gardner Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Lou Gardner of Bartonville, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 23, 2025 at the age of 93. Mary Lou touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Lou Gardner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Virgil Woods and Lula Woods (Wooding); her husband Joseph Gardner; her son Joseph Gardner Jr.; her brothers, Jim, Bill, Wayne, Ivan and Arthur Woods; her grandson Garry "Buddy" Gardner Jr.; and her great grandchild Tyler.
She is survived by: her children, Garry Gardner (Linda) of Bartonville and Nancy Melton of Pekin; her grandchildren, Tonya Gigous (Aaron) of Germantown Hills, Andy Melton (Amy) of Mapleton, Lucinda Elliott (Dustyn) of Arizona and Tiffany Gazza (Ryan) of Edwards; her great grandchildren, Skyler, Kaitlyn, Graham, Chloe, Caleb, Tessa and Carson; and her great great grandchildren, Niarey and Zayla. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel (1203 W Garfield Ave, Bartonville, IL 61607). A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contribution can be made to Autism Speaks or American Cancer Society.
