Barbara Gardner Obituary Barbara Anne Gardner February 11, 1934 － January 28, 2014 Franklin- Barbara Anne Gardner, 79, passed away January 28, 2014 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Suffolk on February 11, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Solomon Wesley and Ruby Whitehead Gardner. Barbara was retired from Hercules Chemical Co. where she worked for many years in the business office. She was a faithful volunteer and lifelong member of High Street United Methodist Church. She was an avid member of the YMCA, and cherished the companionship of her many friends and family throughout the years. Barbara will be warmly remembered by her sister, Kathleene Jacocks Simms and her husband, William, of Chesapeake; a niece, Anne Covington Urbi and her husband, Joseph, and a great-niece, Claire Covington Urbi of Norfolk; four cousins, Mildred Williams Doughty of Franklin, Marionette Whitehead Spain of Suffolk, Rebecca Williams Davies of Suffolk and William Whitehead of Courtland. The funeral will be held at 2 PM Monday, February 3, 2014 at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. John Ashley officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and suggests memorial donations be made to either the James L. Camp Jr. YMCA, 300 Crescent Dr., Franklin, the Relay for Life, c/o Jim Jervey, 221 North Dr., Franklin, VA 23851, or a charity of your choice. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. Barbara Gardner Obituary (1934 － 2014) － Franklin, VA － -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2395286 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/barbara-gardner-obituary?id=23598146 3) $ https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/*\.* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Barbara Anne Gardner, born 11 February 1934, passed away 28 January 2014 at age 79. She retired from Hercules Chemical Co. and was a lifelong member of High Street United Methodist Church and the YMCA. Survived by sister, niece, great-niece, and four cousins. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: The funeral for Barbara Anne Gardner was held 3 February 2014 at Wright Funeral Home, with Rev. John Ashley officiating. Burial followed in Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. ### The Edited Obituary: Barbara Anne Gardner 11 February 1934 - 28 January 2014 Franklin- Barbara Anne Gardner, 79, passed away 28 January 2014 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Suffolk on 11 February 1934, she was a daughter of the late Solomon Wesley and Ruby Whitehead Gardner. Barbara was retired from Hercules Chemical Co. where she worked for many years in the business office. She was a faithful volunteer and lifelong member of High Street United Methodist Church. She was an avid member of the YMCA, and cherished the companionship of her many friends and family throughout the years. Barbara will be warmly remembered by her sister, Kathleene Jacocks Simms and her husband, William, of Chesapeake; a niece, Anne Covington Urbi and her husband, Joseph, and a great-niece, Claire Covington Urbi of Norfolk; four cousins, Mildred Williams Doughty of Franklin, Marionette Whitehead Spain of Suffolk, Rebecca Williams Davies of Suffolk and William Whitehead of Courtland. The funeral will be held at 2 PM Monday, 3 February 2014 at Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. John Ashley officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and suggests memorial donations be made to either the James L. Camp Jr. YMCA, 300 Crescent Dr., Franklin, the Relay for Life, c/o Jim Jervey, 221 North Dr., Franklin, VA 23851, or a charity of your choice. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Barbara Anne Gardner | |---------|---------------------------------------------------| | Age | 79 | | Birth | 11 February 1934; Suffolk, Virginia | | Death | 28 January 2014; Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | Barbara Anne Gardner | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Kathleene Jacocks Simms | Sister | Chesapeake, Virginia | | William Simms | Brother-in-law | Chesapeake, Virginia | | Anne Covington Urbi | Niece | Norfolk, Virginia | | Joseph Urbi | Nephew-in-law | Norfolk, Virginia | | Claire Covington Urbi | Great-niece | Norfolk, Virginia | | Mildred Williams Doughty | Cousin | Franklin, Virginia | | Marionette Whitehead Spain | Cousin | Suffolk, Virginia | | Rebecca Williams Davies | Cousin | Suffolk, Virginia | | William Whitehead | Cousin | Courtland, Virginia | ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | | |---------------------------|--------------------------------|-------|--------------| | www.wrightfuneralhome.org | Barbara Gardner Obituary (1934 | 2014) | Franklin, VA | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Barbara Anne Gardner was retired from Hercules Chemical Co. where she worked for many years in the business office. 2. She was a faithful volunteer and lifelong member of High Street United Methodist Church. 3. Barbara was an avid member of the YMCA. 4. She cherished the companionship of her many friends and family throughout the years.