Emma J. Gardner Obituary in Union Point at Watts Funeral Home

Obituary For Emma J. Gardner

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

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Elaine McCloud sent The Peace Lily for Emma J. Gardner - March 23, 2023

To our Loving Aunt Jean, We love you so much. Love Robert/Elaine, & Sons.
REALLY GONNA MISS-YOU!

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Aunt Jean, Like a mother, and a friend. Someone you could always depend on until the very end. A woman of grace and integrity, a fine dresser was she. My heart breaks and aches, knowing I will no longer see your face. The great times, the laughter, joy and memories will live on in my heart, knowing we'll never be apart. Love you and miss you.gone but never forgotten.

Miss Jean you were a Classy Lady and you dressed nice at all times for the 50+ years I have known you. I can still see your smiling face and hear your deep laughter. At times you would say the funniest things and I would be laughing so hard. I will miss you but never forget you! Rest Easy Miss Jean, I love you. Veronica & The Gates-Tucker Family.

"Miss Jean" as we knew her was a wonderful woman, always had a smile, was a wonderful cook, awesome caregiver to me, always took care with her appearance, always interesting conversationalist, and was always so kind and tender with my therapy dog. Everything she did, she did with integrity, kindness, compassion and love! She will be greatly missed!❤️ Mark and Miriam Johnson