Joan Gardner
July 2, 1934 - February 12, 2013
Joan Gardner, 78, of Macon, died Tuesday February 12, 2013 in Macon. She was born July 2, 1934 in Brookfield to Edgar P. and Louella Payne Russell. On April 28, 1957 in Brookfield she married Bruce Gardner. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday, February 15, 2013 at the Fellowship Hall of Park Baptist Church in Brookfield. Visitation Thursday evening from 6 to 8 pm at the Fellowship Hall. Elder Jack Davison of Macon will officiate. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield. The family has suggested memorial contributions to Park Baptist Church or American Cancer Society and may be left at the Fellowship Hall or sent to Rhodes Funeral Home, 216 Linn Street, Brookfield, Mo. 64628. On-line condolences may be sent to www.rhodesfh.com Joan is survived by her husband Bruce of the home; two sons Barry and wife Leisa of Brookfield and Brian and wife Cynthia of Columbia; daughter Sara Clark and husband Mike of Marceline; four grandchildren Kristine Kennedy, Bradley Gardner, Colin Gardner and Katherine Gardner; one great-grandson Brance Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Edgar. Joan was a lifelong member of Park Baptist Church and was also a member of the Bevier Homemakers Club.
Joan Gardner, 78, of Macon, died Tuesday February 12, 2013 in Macon. She was born July 2, 1934 in Brookfield to Edgar P. and Louella Payne Russell. On April 28, 1957 in Brookfield she married Bruce Gardner. Funeral services will be held 11:00... View Obituary & Service Information