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Sister Jacqueline Dianne Gardner was born March 16, 1952 in Monticello, AR to the late Charlie Mae and Cornelius Wright. Sister Gardner was affectionately known by many as "Ann".
In 2007, Ann joined Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church through Christian experience under Reverend Leroy Hood, Sr. and remained until her untimely death.
Ann is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 43 years, Robert M. Gardner of their home in Wilmar; three daughters, Roberta Gardner-Thomas, Nickena Gardner and Anitra Gardner-Washington, all of Wilmar; one son of the home, Robert Gardner, Jr. and a special daughter, Trinita Newton (Henry) of Monticello; two sisters, Christene Riley (James) of Wilmar and Elizabeth Boswell (Lawrence); two brothers, Wardell Wright (Rosa) of Wilmar and Otis L. Wright (Aletha) of Ft. Worth, TX; six grandchildren, who were her heart, Jacqualine Gardner, Dominique Thomas, Avion Gardner, Catera Thomas, Trayvion Gardner and Ania Washington, all of Wilmar; two special grandsons, Tremaine and Rashaun Newton of Monticello.
In 2007, Ann joined Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church through Christian experience under Reverend Leroy Hood, Sr. and remained until her untimely death.
Ann is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 43 years, Robert M. Gardner of their home in Wilmar; three daughters, Roberta Gardner-Thomas, Nickena Gardner and Anitra Gardner-Washington, all of Wilmar; one son of the home, Robert Gardner, Jr. and a special daughter, Trinita Newton (Henry) of Monticello; two sisters, Christene Riley (James) of Wilmar and Elizabeth Boswell (Lawrence); two brothers, Wardell Wright (Rosa) of Wilmar and Otis L. Wright (Aletha) of Ft. Worth, TX; six grandchildren, who were her heart, Jacqualine Gardner, Dominique Thomas, Avion Gardner, Catera Thomas, Trayvion Gardner and Ania Washington, all of Wilmar; two special grandsons, Tremaine and Rashaun Newton of Monticello.