Shirley C. Gardner

She was the daughter of the late Horace M. Caviler, Jr. and Mildred Russell Caviler. She was the wife of the late Chester A. Gardner, Jr., and was predeceased by her sister, Seville Corbin Spears.

Shirley was a 1943 graduate of Western High School in Baltimore, where she was active in academics and athletics. She worked in secretarial and clerical positions with Prudential Insurance Company, The Zamoiski Company, and Maryland-Virginia Milk Producers.

She was an accomplished quilter and a longtime member of Milltown Quilters in Ellicott City. She also had a lifelong interest in antiques and took great pride in her home.

Shirley is survived by her sons, Dale Gardner and his wife, Barbara, and Wayne Gardner and his wife, Lisa; four grandchildren, Jeffrey Gardner and his wife, Jessica, Jonathan Gardner and his wife, Olivia, Daniel Gardner and his wife, Briana, and Patrick Gardner and his wife, Olga; and five great-grandchildren.

She was a loving and devoted grandmother who was a wonderful example to her grandchildren. She took great pleasure in their lives and remained a cherished and important presence in her family.

Interment will be private.