Joan L. Gardner, of Livonia, passed away March 12, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born on August 26, 1938 in Detroit to William and Ethel Kongeal, the first of their three children. She was raised in Detroit and Riverview. She met and married Robert C. Gardner in 1957. Together they raised their family of five in Livonia. One of her favorite activities was interior design and decoration along with floral designing, cooking and baking. While her family was growing she was a very active volunteer in the school district. She enjoyed the cottage up north, as well as other vacations with her family. She was a very strong person always making things nicer for others.
In addition to her husband, Bob, Joan is survived by her children, Robert C. (Anne) Gardner, William (Shawntay) Gardner, Mark (Nicole) Gardner and Matthew Gardner; grandchildren, Kristina Kus, Nathan Jillian) Kus, William (Elizabeth) Gardner, Jr., Brandon (Stephanie) Gardner, Brett Gardner, Ryan Gardner, Sarah Gardner, Elizabeth Gardner, Colin Gardner, and Robert Gardner, III; great-grandchildren, Chloe Gardner, Barron Gardner. Mrs. Gardner was pre-deceased by her parents and daughter Sandy Kus.
Friends may visit on Friday - March 15, 2019 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 and on Saturday - March 16, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 10:00 a.m., followed by a procession to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery for burial. Memorials in Joan's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 www.stjude.org/memorial.
Please share a memory of Mrs. Gardner with her family at her online guestbook.