Cara Gardner Obituary
The memory of Cara Gardner of Vanceboro, North Carolina, who passed away on January 23, 2026 at the age of 23, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cara Gardner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her grandfather Mike Gardner, Sr.. She is survived by: her parents, Mike Gardner, and Michelle Gardner, Jr.; her fiancé Jonathan Cortez; her sisters, Leia (Matthew Taylor), Adriana (Andrew Gazso) and Julianne; and her grandparents, Stephanie, Gary Cobb, Mike Farmer Sr., Shirley, Ernest Jenkins and Judy Gardner. She is also survived by her many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Trevor Project at http://www.thetrevorproject.org since even in death she would love to continue helping others.
