Ruth Gardner Obituary
In loving memory of Ruth Gardner (Mars Hill, North Carolina), who departed this world on December 23, 2024 at the age of 93. Ruth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Gardner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kenny Ray and Glenn Eva Ray; her husband John Garrett Gardner; her granddaughter Sherry Lynette Gardner; her great grandchild Derrick Gardner; and her siblings, Peggy Dietz, Jean Hicks, Billy, Carroll and Leon Ray.
She is survived by: her son Gary Gardner (Linda); her grandchildren, Scott Gardner (Nicole) and Missy Gardner Bartlett (Baxter); her great grandchildren, Brittany Hamlin (Brad), Dallas, Brooklyn and Chesney Bartlett; and her great great grandchildren, Brayden Hamlin and Bryce Hamlin. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Monday, December 30th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral and Cremation Service (7626 NC-213, Mars Hill, NC 28754). A funeral service was held on Monday, December 30th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, December 30th 2024 at the Ray Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to: Compassionate Care of Western North Carolina, 856 Georges Fork Rd. Burnsville, NC 28714.
