Jean is survived by daughter, Linda Zenitsky of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and son Gary Gardner of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Jean leaves behind several adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband Howard Gardner and oldest daughter Susan Barker.
Jean was a resident at John Knox Village for 16 years and enjoyed volunteering and going to church and bible study.
Due to current state-wide at home restrictions, a Celebration of Life will be scheduled later at a date and location to be determined.
A small private graveside committal service will be held at Mount Moriah Cemetery. This will be Livestreamed on Facebook on Thursday, April 30th at 2:00pm: www.fb.com/MtMoriahNewcomer