Donna Ann Gardner

Donna Ann Drenberg Gardner, 64, passed away on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her daughter and son. She was born February 20th, 1958, in Tampa, FL, to Shirley Barclay and Donald Drenberg. She married her best friend, Frank Curtis Gardner II, on November 27, 1976.

She lived life to the fullest by spending time with family, friends and especially loved being with her grandkids. She enjoyed Harley motorcycle rides with Curt and tending to her beautiful garden. On the weekends she loved to entertain but also loved relaxing and reading a good book. She was always up to travel to new places. She loved to plan girls’ trips and the annual family vacations.

She is survived by her sister Debbie, her brother Doug, her kids Heather and Jason, her grandkids Lindsey, Hunter, William, and Mackenzie, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family, friends, and others whose lives Donna touched are invited to a Celebration of Life at The Brass Tap, 10047 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33618 from 11am-1pm on Sunday February 26th, 2023, to reminisce, grieve and support each other. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donna’s name to the Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute.