Nellie G. Gardner, age 73, resident of Willard, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center, in Norwalk. She was born on March 8, 1947, to the late Hugh Neal Sr. and Nellie (Jackson) Watkins.
Nellie worked at Fanny Farmers and Pepperidge Farm in Willard. A member of Christian Alliance Church in Willard, she organized and ran the Children’s Church Ministries, at the church. Nellie had enjoyed making crafts, such as floral arrangements, sewing, gardening, and cooking. Most of all, she loved having fun with her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Jeffrey Gardner of Willard; four children, Charles E. Davison of Bucyrus, Charlotte Schafter of Sandusky, Gregory S. Davison of Willard, and Rochelle Gardner Eguia of Willard; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a sister, Brenda Hibbard of Norwalk.
In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her brother, Hugh Neal Watkins Jr.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made, in Nellie’s name, to St. Jude Children’s Research Center. Online condolences may be expressed to her family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
Jackie. Williams - Mar 12, 2021
So very sorry to see this. She was such a sweet wonderful woman.
Girdie Mullins - Mar 31, 2020
Jeff & Rochelle
I am so sorry to see that Gayle is gone. I just accidentally saw her obituary.
I am so glad I came down and seen her not too long ago. I know you will miss her
greatly. I will try to come and see you all as soon as I can. I’m so sorry. Love Girdie
George & Pat Hamons - Mar 30, 2020
Jeff & family, so sorry about Gayle she was a great neighbor and friend. You are in our thoughts.
Renee Wicker Barnett - Mar 30, 2020
Rochelle and Family , So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms of comfort around you in this time of grief..
Chris & Tonya Fike - Mar 29, 2020
Jeff and family, Our deepest sympathies to you and your loved ones, may your good memories be a comfort to you.
Gaye & Jerry Steinke - Mar 28, 2020
Jeff and family, please accept our deepest sympathy. May God bless you as you mourn Gayle.
Gardner - Mar 28, 2020
She had more kindness in her heart than anyone I’ve ever known. She kept me at her house when I had chicken pox and used to keep my sisters and I all summer. We would make pools in trash bags in the front yard. Heaven is beaming with her arrival, I know it. Love you Aunt Gayle.
Rod and Diane (Gardner) Owens - Mar 28, 2020
Jeff and Rochelle, so sorry to hear about Gale...you are all in our thoughts and prayers....hugs...God bless you!
Denis & Roberta Rapp - Mar 27, 2020
Jeff and Rochelle you have our deepest sympathies. I always enjoyed talking to Nellie she was a nice lady. May God give you comfort and peace . GOD BLESS
Chadd&Barb Buurma - Mar 27, 2020
Jeff and family, Sorry for your loss. We pray for God's mercy and comfort during these difficult times.
Linda and Mike Veletean - Mar 27, 2020
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. You have our deepest sympathy
- Mar 27, 2020
We will miss you grandma
