
- June 29, 1922 - April 8, 2014
- Forest City, North Carolina
of Carolyn's Passing
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Saint Francis Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 46
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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Hospice of Rutherford County
P.O. Box 336
Forest CIty , NC 28043
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It brings sadness to my heart to learn of the passing of Carolyn Gardner. For a number of years, I was involved in Republican politics in Western North Carolina, and Carolyn was always a person who could be depended upon to offer wise counsel. I have admired her from the time we first met and consider it a privilege to have known her and Larry...both very fine people and GREAT AMERICANS! May God's comfort be with all the family during
Posted by: Doug Huntley - Laurinburg, NC - Fellow Reputlican Apr 11, 2014
Kathy, Bet and the Gardner Family
So sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother. May God wrap his arms around
each of you and give the love and comfort only he can give. You are in our
thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Gordon & Bobbi Shannon
Posted by: Gordon & Bobbi Shannon - Wingate, NC - Friends Apr 11, 2014
God bless your wonderful family. As you all know, Mrs. Gardner was, and always will be, very special to many people, including me.
Posted by: Larry Ford - Forest City, NC - Friend Apr 10, 2014
Dear Uncle Bud, Bill & Denise, Scott & Anne, Betty & Gerry, Kathy & Herb,
My loving thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family. Many wonderful memories with Aunt Carolyn at many family reunions, Aunt Carolyn would be there and I would hear great stories, loved the history she shared. Her ever presence in our family memory will always be with us. She was a proud American, I am very proud to have been able to call
Posted by: Anne - Nashua, NH - Niece Apr 10, 2014
I have many fond memories of your mother. She was a real role model for young women and what we could accomplish. May she rest in peace and may you find comfort at this time.
Cheryl
Posted by: Randy & Cheryl McKinney Apr 09, 2014
So very sorry for the loss of your Mom. You all are in my thoughts and prayers as you remember your sweet Mom. I'm asking the Lord to bless your family with added strength, peace, and comfort....
Posted by: Susan Hemphill Simpson Apr 09, 2014
Dear Larry, and Bill and Scott, Bette and Kathy,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love, Cathy and Tim
Posted by: Cathy and Tim Sylvia - Ellicott City, MD - family Apr 09, 2014
We send our condolences to Uncle Larry and all our NC cousins. Carolyn was a wonderful wife, mother and aunt who will be greatly missed. Kitty and I have made a donation to the Hospice of Rutherford County in her memory. Our thoughts and prayers are headed your way!!!
Posted by: Jim and Kitty Gardner - San Antonio, TX - Nephew Apr 09, 2014
Bill and family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you in the passing of your beloved mom. She was a wonderful lady, always a joy to be around. May God bless you all during this time. My Best, Tom(my).
Posted by: Tom Perry - Newberry, SC - friend Apr 09, 2014
Dear Gardner family~
You are a TRUE force of God. I have witnessed you in action. Stay strong through God's love! Lean on each other and lift each other up. God's grace walks through you. IF He takes you to it ~ He will see you through it. The Lord our God WILL see you through this. Love and prayers for all.
Love, Katie
Posted by: Katie Wilkie Simmons Apr 09, 2014