Bonnie Gardner, Sheldon, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at her home in Sheldon.
She was born in Vernon County to George Finch and Goldie Allen Finch. She married Gene Gardner in Barton County.
Mrs. Gardner was raised in Vernon County and spent virtu¬ally her entire life there. She was a homemaker. Her mem¬berships include the Sheldon Christian Church and Order of Eastern Star, Sheldon.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Dean Graybeal; and three sisters - Gloria Rausher, Delores Rector and Gracie
Garber.
Survivors include her husband, Gene - of the home in Sheldon; two sons, George Gardner - Howard, KS, and Jim Gardner and his wife, Sheila - Branson; two daughters, Nahwana Maslen and her husband, Johnny - El Dorado Springs, and Karma Curtis and her friend, Jack Sportsman - Lamar; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grand¬children; and one sister, Alberta Borgardht - Carterville.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 12, at Olive Branch Cemetery, Milo, with George Haag officiating.
Memorials may be given to the Olive Branch Cemetery As¬sociation in care of Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washing¬ton, Nevada, MO 64772.
