Dorotha Mae Gardner, age 97, passed peacefully in her home in Florida on Sunday, September 1, 2019. Born on August 21, 1922 in Kansas she was a loving and caring mother and wife of a retired Army veteran and wonderful grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling and playing bingo. She was a very accomplished seamstress and was a member of 4H club., VFW and American Legion.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Leo Lester Gardner and her beloved toy fox terrier, Bowzer. She is survived by her children, Leo Gardner, Jr., Aneta Shaaban and Gena Gardner. Her surviving siblings, Blanche, Shirley, Dwaine and Rosalie; grandchildren, Michele, DD, Leo Gardner, III, Teresa, James, Jennifer, Julianna and nine great grandchildren.
Dorotha was loved and admired by everyone that knew her amazing spirit and strength. She always did things her own unique way and she will be forever missed.
The viewing and funeral are scheduled for 2:00pm on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Life Event Center at Florida Memorial Gardens, 5950 South US Highway 1, Rockledge, Florida with a reception to follow.