Death Certificate of Gardner, Bessie Viola Howell Bessie Howell Gardner, age 85, was born 9 Jan 1894 in Virginia to Seth E. Howell and Ms. Austin. She resided in Suffolk, Virginia. She was widowed, her spouse was Henry G. Gardner. She died 18 Feb 1979 at Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin, Virginia, from cardiogenic shock due to acute myocardial infarction and arteriosclerosis. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Field | Value | |----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | Full Name | Bessie Howell Gardner | | Sex | Female | | Date of Birth | 9 January 1894 | | Race | White | | Age | 85 years | | Date of Death | 18 February 1979 | | County of Death | Southampton | | Place of Death | Southampton Memorial Hospital | | City or Town of Death | Franklin | | State of Death | Virginia | | Usual Residence - City/Town | Suffolk | | Usual Residence - County | Southampton | | Usual Residence - State | Virginia | | Usual Residence - Street Address | Camp Pond Road | | Father's Name | Seth E. Howell | | Mother's Maiden Name | Austin | | Marital Status | Widowed | | Spouse Name | Henry G. Gardner | | Occupation | Housewife | | Informant | Daughter - Ms. Myrtle Eason | | Cause of Death (A) | Cardiogenic Shock | | Due To (B) | Acute Myocardial Infarction | | Due To (C) | Arteriosclerosis | | Autopsy | No | | Time of Death | 12:02 AM | | Attending Physician | Aurelius W. Brantley, MD | | Date Signed | 20 February 1979 | | Place of Burial | South Quay Baptist Church Cemetery, Suffolk, VA | | Funeral Home | Wright Funeral Home, Box 743, Franklin, VA 23851 | | Date Record | 21 February 1979 | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------