Stephanie Gardner-Cole Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Stephanie Gardner-Cole (High Point, North Carolina) is shared. Stephanie, born on October 6, 1967 in Thomasville, North Carolina, passed away on July 8, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Stephanie will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Stephanie by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Stephanie is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Stephanie’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Linda Simmons Skeen Gardner and Grover Albert Skeen. She is survived by: her adoptive father Ronald Ford Gardner; her husband Hodge Cole; her uncle Wayne Simmons (Kitty); her aunts, Jane Richardson and Sara Burton (Marty); her friend Edie Henley; Diane Marsh (Wayne).
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice or to the St. Mary's Music Endowment Fund at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 108 West Farriss Ave in High Point 27262.
