Edna Juanita Gardner Obituary
We bid farewell to Edna Juanita Gardner of Salem, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 26, 2025 at the age of 94. Edna Juanita touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edna Juanita Gardner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Frank and Mattie Sue Greer (Tubb); her siblings, Wilma, Polly, James, Charles and Iona; her son Dr. James Gregory Gardner; and her daughter-in-law Lynn E. Gardner.
She is survived by: her husband Reverend James Clyde Gardner; her sister Ruth Eskew of Stow, Ohio; her granddaughter Dr. Stacey Gardner-Buckshaw (Jeffrey Buckshaw); her great grandchildren, Carter and Reagan Buckshaw of Green, Ohio; her grandson Trevor Gardner; her caregiver Amy Gentile (Larry) of Salem, Ohio; and her pet Buddy.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 5:30 PM at the Stark Memorial Funeral Home (1014 E State St, Salem, OH 44460).
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Juanita's honor to Focus on the Family (focusonthefamily.com) or Samaritan's Purse (samaritanspurse.org).