Arvena McKinney Gardner Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Arvena McKinney Gardner of Johnson City, Tennessee, who passed away on December 8, 2024, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Arvena McKinney Gardner to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Arvena McKinney's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George McKinney and Fannie Peterson McKinney; her husband William Ernest Gardner; her siblings, Lee "Bud" McKinney and Delora Wilson; and her pets, Gracie and Jazzie.

She is survived by: her daughter Susan Gardner of Johnson City. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway Percy Funeral and Cremation Services (101 E F St, Elizabethton, TN 37643). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations in memory of Arvena to the Samaritan's Purse, 801 Bamboo Road, Boone, NC 28607 or to Gideon's International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.