BETTY J. GARDNER

Betty J. Gardner, 85, of Clever passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 3, 2022. She was born Nov. 7, 1936, in rural Christian County to Charley and Velma (Little) Meadors.
She graduated from Clever High School with the class of 1954. She married Lendsie Gardner on Dec. 15, 1956, and they had two children, Cindy and Greg. She was an unselfish, God-loving Christian lady. She was a devoted daughter, who took care of her parents until their passing, an amazing wife to Lendsie for the past 66 years and a very active mother and grandmother who put her family’s needs above her own.
Gardner was a lifelong member, for well over 50 years, at Clever First Baptist Church and was a Sunday School teacher there for over 25 years.
Gardner and husband Lendsie were staples in the Clever community, even serving as Mr. and Mrs. Claus in the Christmas parades for many years.
Gardner is preceded in death by her parents, infant brother and a granddaughter.
Gardner is survived by husband Lendsie; daughter Cindy Osburn and husband Rick; son Greg Gardner and wife Angie; and a grandson.
A graveside visitation was from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Frazier Cemetery in Boaz. Graveside services followed at 10 a.m. with Pastor Junior Swadley officiating.