Mary Elizabeth Gardner 1946-2021
FUQUAY VARINA, N.C. — Mary Elizabeth Gardner, 74, formerly of Boardman, passed away the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, at home with her son in North Carolina.
Mrs. Gardner was born in Sewickley, Pa., on April 25, 1946, and was a daughter of Edward Bernard and Elizabeth Eleanor Sigmund Fickers.
Mrs. Gardner was a beautician for many years, a homemaker and a 1964 graduate of Ursuline High School.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her sons, Jay Todd Gardner and wife Michelle of Boardman, Timothy James Gardner of Boardman, Stephen Michael Gardner and his wife Kimberly of Fuquay Varina; sisters, Carol Sammarco of Boardman and Patricia Atkash of Florida; brothers, Paul Fickers of Akron and Ed Fickers of Oaklawn, Ill.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Mrs. Gardner was preceded in death by her husband of more than 54 years, Jay Gardner.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021, at the McCauley Funeral Home, where family and friends may call from 10:30 am until time of service.
Due to COVID-19, guests are asked to wear a mask and observe the 6-foot rule.
Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the funeral home website www.mccauleyfuneral.com.
The McCauley Funeral Home, serving the Valley for more than 119 years.
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