Jean Gardner

Jean Gardner, 81, a resident of Springdale, Ark., passed from this life Monday November 23 at 8:20 a.m. at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born on March 31, 1934 at Union City, Tenn., the daughter of Raymond and Lurleen

Daniel. She resided in Blytheville with her husband Bill for 42 years. She and Bill moved to Fayetteville in 1998.

She was preceded in death by Bill in November 2005. Jean continued Bill's legacy of being an avid Razorback fan. She loved and took care of her family and friends.

Survivors include two sons, Danny Gardner and wife Londa of Springdale, Allen Gardner and wife Janet of Prairie Grove, Ark.;

One daughter, Gloria Downing of Fayetteville;

Six grandchildren, Lee Gardner and wife Heather, Amber Gardner, Wendy Hinely, Michael Downing and wife Le Downing, Blake Gardner, Alexis Gardner;

Eight great grandchildren, Janna, Jolie, Deuce, Hinely, Avery, Parker, Garrett Gardner, Ben, and Andi Downing.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Wednesday morning 10:00 a.m. at the Old Wire Road Church of Christ Fayetteville, by Danny Gardner and Craig Bradley. Burial will follow at the Farmington Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Barry Gasaway, Lucas Griggs, Kyle Nash, Stuart Bray, Brian Sharp, and Joe Feagin.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.Online guest book: www.luginbuel.com.