Mrs. Patricia Anne Gardner, age 73 of Locust Grove passed away May 10, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents: William C. Goddard and Anna (Buckalew) Goddard. Patricia is survived by her husband of 56 years: Jerry Randall Gardner, daughters: Natalie Gardner Woodall (Victor) and Jennifer Gardner Russell (Charlie Clay) of Locust Grove; grandchildren: Michael (Maria) Woodall, Austin Woodall, Nathaniel (Sandy) Russell, Abbigail Russell and Caleb Benton, and great-grandchildren: Rowan Russell and Benjamin Woodall Romero; sister, Judy Bennett Peters; sisters-in-law, Debbie Gardner and Rebecca Gardner, brother-in-law, Tommy Gardner; many nieces and nephews.
She was a pillar in every community and loved by everyone who knew her. She always had a loving and caring heart much larger than the universe. She never met a stranger and was always willing to go above and beyond to make someone feel loved no matter what. Beautiful inside and out; always allowing Jesus to be seen through her relationships with others. She will be missed, but we can all have peace knowing that we will see her again one day.
PS We'll take great care of daddy!
A Memorial Service will be held at 3 PM Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home with Mr. Benny Prince officiating. The family will receive friends 2 PM until 3 PM Friday, prior to the service.