HELEN M. GARDNER Helen M. Gardner, age 88, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away May 24, 2014. Burial to be held privately at Floral Hills East, Lee’s Summit. She is survived by three sons Jay Gardner and wife Connie of Long Lane, MO, Lee Gardner of Lone Jack, MO, and William Novosel and wife Linda of Sterensville, MD; three grandsons; three granddaughters; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. Arr. D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO, (816) 353-1218.