Helen Phyllis Gardner Obituary
In loving memory of Helen Phyllis Gardner of Odessa, Texas, who departed this world on March 23, 2026 at the age of 83. Helen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Phyllis Gardner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hershall Paul Brantley and Geraldine Ruby Brantley; her husband Ernest Grafton Gardner III; her sons, William Lyle Gardner and James Allen Gardner; her brother Hershall Paul Brantley Jr.; and her granddaughter Mylissa Ann Taylor.
She is survived by: her son Paul Ernest Gardner (Myshell) of Odessa; her daughters-in-law, Teresa Gardner of Denver City and Maria Gardner of Odessa; her granddaughters, Kristina Burkhart (Eric) of Midland, Brittany Wendel (Greg) of Aledo, Tiffany Gardner of Fort Worth, Hollie Higginbotham (DiMitri) of Austin and Becky Carlton (Matt) of Odessa; her grandson-in-law Ryan Taylor of Andrews; and her great grandchildren, Blaze Spratlen, Rayne Taylor, Olivia Wendel, Zachary Wendel, Mason Higginbotham and Amelia Higginbotham.
