Carole Anita Gardner

Carole is survived by her husband, Pastor Louis Gardner, a sister, Connie Davis, a son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Britney Gardner, and three grandkids, Grayson, Waylon, and one on the way. Many cousins, aunts, uncles and several friends left to cherish her.

Preceded in death by her father, Floyd Kenneth Rollins and mother, Carolyn Beth Rollins.

Carole was a faithful woman to her family, and church, where she was a member of Rainhill Wesleyan, but also attended Solid Rock Freewill Baptist, as long as her health allowed, she was at church anytime doors were open. She was active in the Wesleyan ladies' groups, district and local, children’s ministry, loved to sing in the choir, she was a Sunday school teacher and the wife to Pastor Louis. Carole worked for Travel Nurse Across America where she impacted many lives & became family with all of her work members.

She was a mother to everyone around her, her work family, all of her foster care kids and anyone that was around was treated like her own. Carole adored her grandkids, it was all she ever talked about, she always looked forward to spending time with them, Jonathan and Britney. She was so excited when she found out she has a 3rd grand baby on the way! She always looked after anyone that was around her and made sure that everyone always had what they needed.

Carole was the happiest when it came to serving the Lord and caring for her family.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Rainhill Wesleyan Church, (5763 Rainhill Church Rd., Morganton) with her beloved husband Pastor Louis Gardner officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Carole will be laid to rest in the church cemetery.

Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kirkseyfh.com for the Gardner family.