Elena Victoria Gardner

With deep love and heavy hearts, the Gardner family announces the passing of Elena Victoria Gardner, who left this world peacefully on October 6, 2025, after a courageous three and half year battle with cancer.

She is survived by her loving husband, Michael, her cherished children, Marcus and Bianca Gardner, and a host of family and friends who will forever hold her memory close to their hearts.

Elena was a devoted wife, mother, and friend whose strength, grace, and kindness touched all who knew her. She faced every challenge in life with unwavering Spanishness and a warm spirit that inspired those around her. Her laughter filled every room, and her compassion for others was boundless.

Elena’s life was defined by love — love for her family, her friends, and the countless people she cared for and uplifted throughout her life. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth and resilience.

A celebration of Elena’s life will be held at St Benedict Catholic Church on October 13th at 11:00am, where family and friends will gather to honor her memory and the beautiful light she brought into their lives. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Sunday, October 12th, 2025, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406.

Though she is no longer with us in body, her love and spirit will remain forever in our hearts.

"Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day."