Eunice T. Gardner of Ardmore, TN passed away on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 at NHC Pulaski. She was born in Aspen Hills, TN on March 30, 1935 and was 91 years old.
Mrs. Eunice was a loving and devoted wife for 56 years. She was a faithful member of the Indian Creek Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Mothers boards for many years and a member of the choir. She loved her family deeply; she also loved to cook and garden.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 19th, 2026 from 11:00am until 12:00pm at Farmers Indian Creek Tabernacle in Elkton, TN with the funeral service to follow at 12:00pm.
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery
Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James W. Gardner, son, James Donnell Gardner, grandson, Gary Gardner, Jr., parents, Alfred and Elise Nelson Thompson, brother, Ellis and sisters, Corrine, Carrie, and Ester.
She is survived by,
Son, Gary (Tidal) Gardner of Ardmore, TN
Daughter, Glenda (Richard) Randolph of Pulaski, TN
Son, Stanley Gardner of Ardmore, TN
Son, Nelson (Wanda) Gardner of Athens, AL
Devoted granddaughter, Courtney Gardner Hudgins of Pulaski, TN
7 Grandchildren, 6 bonus grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren
Special friends, Floradine Wilson, Minnie Harney, and Laura Moody
A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for Eunice T. Gardner
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