Mary Gardner
Mary Gardner transitioned from this life on February 21, 2020, while in the care of Hospice of Chattanooga.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Gardner; parents, Otis and Julia Cothran; brothers Y.C., Frank, Henry Lee, James, Hebert and Otis, Jr.; sisters, Mable Orr, Gussie Robinson and Audrey Watson.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamelia Gardner; son Karl (Luz) Gardner; grandsons, Myles, Christian and Caleb Gardner; a host of nephews, nieces, friends and the church family at Miracle Baptist Church.
Public viewing will begin after noon on Friday, Feb. 28, at the funeral home.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, in the chapel. Interment will be in Lakewood East.
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.