Joan Edna Dilmore Gardner

Joan Edna Dilmore Gardner, beloved mother, passed away on May 29, 2012 following a brief illness.

Mrs. Gardner was born on September 10, 1935 in Marianna, Florida to William Carl and Willie Edna Dilmore. She had made Tallahassee her home for the last 11 years. Mrs. Gardner was the secretary at First Baptist Church in Bonifay, Florida for 24 years. She then worked for Walmart for 16 years until her retirement. Mrs. Gardner was employed by Walmart in Chipley and Tallahassee, Florida, and Colorado Springs, Colorado.

She is survived by her daughters, Faye Gardner of Tallahassee, Florida and Cindy Gardner Rone (David) of Destin, Florida; her granddaughters, Taylor and Heather Rone of Destin and Katie Stankiewicz (Billy) of Colorado Springs; two great-grandsons, Will and Ryan Stankiewicz; and a son-in-law, Warren McDonald also of Colorado Springs. Mrs. Gardner is also survived by her sister, Glenda Duncan (Joe); and brothers, Lelend Dilmore (Helen) and J.W. Dilmore (Sue) and seven nieces and nephews. She also leaves MooShu Peke, her "grandpuppy," to miss her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Gardner; daughter, Karen Gardner McDonald; and grandson, Brandon McDonald; as well as a brother, Edward Dilmore.

A celebration of life will be held Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Culley's MeadowWood Riggins Road Chapel.

Arrangements are under the direction of Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home in Tallahasse, Florida.