Mary Jenkins Gardner, a resident of Burkville, AL, passed away on December 17, 2022, in Stockbridge, Ga. The funeral service will be held Friday, December 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 1716 Frederick Douglass Road, Burkville, AL, 36752 with Pastor Eric E. Brown, Sr., officiating. Interment will follow at the church's cemetery with the staff of E. G. Cummings Memorial Funeral Home directing. Mary leaves to cherish her memories and continue her legacy ~ children: Elizabeth G. (Dr. George) Ross, McDonough, Georgia; Terry (Patricia) Gardner, Montgomery, Alabama; Dr. Cheryl G. (Robert “Bobby”) Davis, Tuskegee, Alabama; and Charrisa G. (Lt Col {Ret} Samuel Craig) Washington, Lorton, Virginia; Daughter-in-law, Retia H. Gardner, Burkville, Alabama. Grandchildren: Joronda L. (Michael Jackson) Pringle, Katrina G. (Jason) Jackson, Terrance A. Gardner, Robert “BJ” Davis, Jr., Dallas P. Gardner, Terin M. Gardner, Micah A. Washington, and Roshaunda R. (Jorge) Orta; six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Sisters: Annie J. Pringle, Burkville, Alabama; Jimmie J. Wilson, Springfield, Massachusetts; and Effie J. Johnson, Hope Hull, Alabama; Brother, Theodore (Geneva) Jenkins, Montgomery, Alabama. Sister-in-law, Helen G. Washington, Birmingham, Alabama and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 22, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Gardner will lie in repose one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.To view the funeral service on Friday, click the zoom tab on this page.
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Those we love don't go away they walk beside us every day unseen, unheard, but always near still loved, still missed, and very dear. With our deepest sympathy and prayers, The Hall-McGuire Family
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To the Gardner Family We take this time to express my personal condolences to the family of Mary J Gardner. Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family, and the friends of the family. We understand that these are indeed difficult times for all. We must remember that God will be there for us with strong support. The scriptures tell us that God is a God who provides tender mercy and comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) During this time period God takes the time to reveal this wonderful promise that will extend wonderful blessings to those who have died. This promise is recorded at John 5:28-29. In the verses God states that He would cause a calling to go forth to those in the grave to stand up in life again. Just imagine that on a date set by God persons like Mary and many others will stand up in life again. For many this promised arrangement of living again may seem impossible. How we must remember that God is the source of life for all living things. (Psalm 36:9) Even if a person dies, God has the power to make that person whole again. Then to help all to develop strong faith in this future blessing, God has taken the time to preserve nine accounts in the Bible that speaks about this grand arrangement soon to take place earth wide. Here is just one such example that is recorded at Acts 9:36-42. I hope that the family and friends will get a chance to see how these verses apply to Mary, and a great host of others who await their personal awakening from their deep sleep of death. In closing we encourage all to please keep this promise of God near your hearts at all times. Remember that when God makes a promise, it becomes reality. For it is impossible for God to lie. (Titus 1:2)
We pray that the Holy Spirit 🕊 will comfort the hearts and minds of the Gardner and Jenkins families during your time of bereavement. In His service, Your Q5Burkville Neighbors
Praying for comfort, peace, and strength for our family. Sister Mary will never be forgotten for her kindness and for her loving smile to everyone. Willease & Family
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Jenkins-Gardner family. When you look back at all the memories they will become your most treasured ones.
Love you all Albert & Kay Thomas
Oneal and Leontyne Pringle are sending our condolences 💐 thoughts, prayers 🙏🏿 and lots of L❤️VE to the Jenkins-Gardner Family. "Just Keep On Trusting In The Lord". Ramer, AL 36069
Our condolences keeping you all in our prayers! Carol Davis and family
My condolences go out to the family! Mrs. Gardner was the first teacher I had when I started kindergarten. She was such a sweet person and will be missed. Pandora Harris
My condolences are with the family. Mrs Gardner was a kind person. She lived a long life. RIP Mrs Gardner
Myrna and I join you all in sorrow. Praying for God's peace and comfort in this time. May the memory of your mother sustain you in all things.
Curtis Wendell Andrews & family
Auntie U will always B Remembered.God has gained Another angel TAKE UR REST..Mollie Gardner
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