Josephine Gardner Obituary
In loving memory of Josephine Gardner of Newark, Arkansas, who departed this world on April 2, 2026 at the age of 95. Josephine leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Josephine Gardner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie James and Liza Leona McDoniel (Conner); her husband Estle Bernard Gardner; and her siblings, W. J. McDoniel, Lorene McPherson, Ora Belle Ragle, Adeline McDoniel, Juanita Caldwell, Elizabeth Ward, Eloise Garner and Margie Lee Burge.
She is survived by: her children, Johnny Gardner (Coleda), Chrisie Baker (Larry) of Rosie and Marla Jo Hendrix (Randy) of Rosie; and her grandchildren, Josh Gardner, Brett Banning (Doug), Quinn Bell, Tara Smith (John), Charissa Alexander (Chris), Chelsea Winemiller (Trey) and Cassie Mohlke (Justin). She is also survived by fifteen great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Children's Home in Paragould at 5515 Walcott Rd., Paragould, AR 72450, or the Arkansas Sheriff Youth Ranch at 100 Saint Vincent Pl., Batesville, AR 72501.
