A Native of Greene County, Georgia, Mrs. Emma Jean Smith Gardner came into this world on June 14, 1939 to the late Henry and Inez Smith. After 83 beautiful years of life, she fell asleep in death on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Mrs. Emma was educated in the Greene County School System, where she graduated. Shortly after, she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where she attended Trade School. Mrs. Emma, worked for J C Penney Company as an interior decorator. She retired from there after 30 years of dedicated service.

About 36 years ago, she decided to dedicate her life to Jehovah as one of his witnesses and she served him faithfully until her death.

On June 18, 1979, she joined her husband Dan Gardner, Sr. in matrimony.

Mrs. Emma leaves to cherish her memories, four stepchildren: Lewis Jackson (Brunswick, Georgia), Dan Gardner Jr. (Sapelo Island, Georgia), Kathy Parker (Brunswick, Georgia) and Andrea Gardner (Huntsville, Alabama); one sister: Mary Elizabeth Champion (Greensboro, Georgia). A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and great friends.

11:30 A.M. Saturday, March 25, 2023

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Union Point, Georgia 30669

Brother J. D. Carter, Officiating