Annie is survived by her husband, Jesse Gardner Sr., son, Michael Gardner and wife, Linda, daughter, Rena Josephine Anderson and husband, Dalton, son, Jesse Gardner Jr. and wife, Karen, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by a daughter, Elma Marie Gardner.
The family would like to thank the Cancer Center, their staff and the entire hospital staff for their care and support, as well as, her doctors; Dr. Wike and Dr. Gorman.
The family will accept flowers or memorial donations can be made in her honor to: The Cancer Center 1300 Health Dr., New Bern, NC 28560.
The family will receive friends Monday, November 2, 2020 from 11 am to 12 pm with a Lakeside Service to follow at noon at Greenleaf Memorial Park Cemetery.