Betty R. Gardner

Betty R. Gardner, age 89, of Homestead, Florida & formerly of Baxley, died September 30, 2018 in Miami.

Mrs. Gardner was born November 22, 1928 in Surrency, Georgia to the late Wildon Cornelius Rentz and the late Myrtice Herndon Rentz. She was a retired teacher and a member of Midway Baptist Church. Mrs. Gardner was also preceded in death by her husband, John L. Gardner and a grandson, Adam Matthew Hernandez.

Survivors include her daughter, Kay Gardner of Miami, Florida; son John L. Gardner, Jr. of Bellview, Florida; sister, Jean Rentz Ison of Brooks, Georgia; and brother, C. W. Rentz of Surrency, Georgia. Five grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church with Rev. Freddy Gardner and Rev. Benji McReady officiating. Interment will follow in Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.

Active pallbearers will be Chris Gardner, Randy White, Jamie Gardner, Danny Smith, & Joshua Hernandez.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.