Mildred Marie (Lester) Gardner

Mildred is survived by her husband, Victor Gardner; her daughter Melanie Stanley; her son Tracy Murphy; her son Tim Murphy; her step-son Phillip Gardner (Beth); her step-daughter Vicki Smith (Randy); her step-son Adam Gardner (Daphnee); and her step-son Jason Gardner (Carrie); her siblings Esther May Lester, Roger Ray Lester, George Edward Lester, Kathy Ann Lester, Clarisa Ann Lester, Leicha Lynn Lester, Leona Kay Lester, Amy Christine Lester and Jennifer Lois Lester.

Mildred was preceded in death by her father Henry Lester and her mother Majorie Stinson; her siblings Bookie Obeulah Lester, Eulvary Ottowa Lester, Shelby Jean Lester, Mable Eileen Lester, Author Lee Lester, Dorothy Fay Lester, Carl Vincent Lester, Gale Harmon Lester, Steve Allen Lester, and Charlotte June Lester.

Mildred also leaves 17 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren to cherish her memory.

A visitation for Mildred will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery with Bro. David Vick officiating.

Serving as pallbearers are Adam Gardner, Phillip Gardner, Jason Gardner, Nathan Gardner, Cason Gardner and Peyton Gardner.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/sylacauga-al/radney-smith-funeral-home/8516.

Radney-Smith Funeral Home in Sylacauga, AL will direct the services.