Joyce B. Gardner, age 73, went to be with her Lord on September 19, 2016. She was a loving wife, mom, and grandmother who enjoyed attending church, spending time and talking with family/friends, gardening, listening to country and gospel music, and completing word search puzzles. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marion Holmes and Mildred Butler. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Jerry Ronald Gardner; her sons Tom and Lori Sutton, Chris and Sarah Gardner, and J.R. Sutton; 5 grandchildren, (Jerica, Kylie, Cole, Liam, Alaina); and 1 great grandchild (Maliah). She was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed. Family will receive friends Wednesday, September 21 from 6:30-8pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home 5792 Greenwich Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Funeral service followed by a procession to Rosewood Cemetery will be held at the same address Thursday, September 22, at 10am.
Joyce B. Gardner
June 18, 1943 - September 19, 2016
06/18/1943 - 09/19/2016
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday September 21, 2016
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
Cemetery
Thursday September 22, 2016
11:30 am
Dear Jerry, boys, and Butler siblings, So very sorry for your loss. Joyce was loved and well liked by many and she will be greatly missed. Due to the rain and flooding in many areas I will not be able to attend today. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Jerlean Butler Ramsey
Dear J.R ~ We are so sorry to hear the passing of your Mom. Seems like yesterday we were at Virginia Heights with her, she helped with our wedding and reception. Nice lady she was. Her icebox freezer cake is still in my recipe box ~ so good it is!!! Seems like yesterday we were all in Sicily together, yet it has been 8 years! I’m sorry we have lost touch ~ we hope you are well. If you get this, please drop us a line. We are moving to Germany this month, but hope to keep in touch with you.
From your friends ~ David and Kristie Kader