Nellie Darden Gardner Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 16, 2026, at the age of 88, Nellie Darden Gardner of Ayden, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charlie Darden and Nellie Harris Darden; and her brothers, Charlie Darden, Jr. of Baltimore, MD. and Lester Earl Darden of Baltimore, MD.. She is survived by: her siblings, Helen Dixon of Kinston, NC, Willie Darden (Princess) of Vanceboro, NC, Lillian Darden Kelley (Edward) of Fort Washington, MD, Brenda Leggett of Raleigh, NC, Phyllis King (Samuel) of Ayden, Demetric Edward of Ayden, Leon Darden of Fayetteville, NC and Ronald Darden of Wilmington, NC.; her godchildren, Renee Daniels, Venika Forrest, Angelo Williams of Greenville and Stephanie Winfield of South Carolina; her nephews, Calvin and Alfred Peterson; and her friends, Verna Williams, James Dixon and Felicia Pervail. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
