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Alene May McFann Gardner

Birth	:	24 Oct 1920 Iola, Allen County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	2 Sep 2012 Iola, Allen County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.9385986, -95.4021988
Description	:	Alene Gardner (October 24, 1920 - September 2, 2012) Alene May Gardner, 91, Iola, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 2, 2012, at Iola Nursing Center. Her husband, Robert L. Gardner and nephews, Richard M. Eldridge Sr. and Richard M. Eldridge Jr. preceded her in death. Alene was born Oct. 24, 1920, in Iola, the only child of Carl and Bessie (Jackman) McFann. She grew up in Iola where she graduated from high school in 1938. She graduated from Iola Junior College in 1940 and then attended Pittsburg State Teacher's College. She taught at... Read More	Alene Gardner (October 24, 1920 - September 2, 2012) Alene May Gardner, 91, Iola, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 2, 2012, at Iola Nursing Center. Her husband, Robert L. Gardner and nephews, Richard M. Eldridge Sr. and Richard M. Eldridge Jr. preceded her in death. Alene was born Oct. 24, 1920, in Iola, the only child of Carl and Bessie (Jackman) McFann. She grew up in Iola where she graduated from high school in 1938. She graduated from Iola Junior College in 1940 and then attended Pittsburg State Teacher's College. She taught at Lincoln Elementary until she married the love of her life, Robert Gardner, on Oct. 11, 1942, in Palmyra, MO. They made their home in Iola after he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. She worked for Ableson Cleaners in the front office as a button maker and in the office of J.C. Penney before working at Bunt Warren Agency. She became a broker and agent before retiring from the agency. Mr. Gardner preceded her in death on May 7, 1997. Alene was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she served as the lay member to Annual Conference and was UMW Conference chairperson. She was lay leader and belonged to United Methodist Women and served as past president and member of the Iola Jaycee Jaynes. She was also the past president of the Iola Business and Professional Women. Survivors include her nephew and nieces, Larry Mark and his wife, Anne, Tulsa, OK and their children, Larry and his wife, Sheley, and Sueann; Linda Cotner and her husband, Richard, Broken Arrow, OK, and their children, Mark and his wife, Tami, Mike and Kevin and his wife, Crystal; Nellene Eldridge, wife of the late Richard Mark Eldridge Sr., Tulsa, and their children Richard Mark Jr., Chris and his wife, Amanda, Ryan and his wife, Ashley, and Michael; and dearest friend Sandy Zornes and her husband, Terry, Iola. She also is survived by her great-nieces and great-nephews, Rick, Danielle, Tayler, Ashley, Austin, Connor, Elise, Marcus, Robert and Dakota, among many other beloved family members. FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 6, 2012, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Iola, where visitation will follow the service. BURIAL: Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas MEMORIAL CHOICES: Trinity United Methodist Church,St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF)

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Alene May McFann Gardner's memorial is located at: Highland Cemetery, Iola, Allen County, USA.
When did Alene May McFann Gardner death?
Alene May McFann Gardner death on 2 Sep 2012 in Iola, Allen County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.9385986
Longitude: -95.4021988

Family Members:

Parent

Carl Spurgeon “Col” McFann

(1892 - 1951)

Bessie M Jackman McFann

(1893 - 1975)

Spouse

Robert L Gardner

(1920 - 1997)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Highland Cemetery
Iola, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9385986, -95.4021988

2. Burnham English Infant Burial Site
Iola, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9237930, -95.4009080

3. Iola Cemetery
Iola, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9225100, -95.4140700

4. Brubaker Family Cemetery
Iola, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9201600, -95.4557500

5. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9317017, -95.3371964

6. Gas City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9255486, -95.3362656

7. Carpenter Cemetery
Iola, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9763985, -95.4552994

8. Jordan-Gantt Families Pioneer Cemetery
Carlyle, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9825500, -95.3569300

9. Preston Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9265976, -95.4773712

10. County Poor Farm Cemetery
Carlyle, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0033700, -95.4088200

11. Carlyle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0139008, -95.4122009

12. La Harpe Cemetery
La Harpe, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9067001, -95.3022003

13. Townsend Family Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9737600, -95.5059300

14. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0093994, -95.3328018

15. Iola Township Cemetery
Iola, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.9219700, -95.5187500

16. Geneva Cemetery
Geneva, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0127983, -95.4811020

17. Salem Cemetery
La Harpe, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8563500, -95.3358400

18. William W. Boulden Gravesite
Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8346500, -95.4417200

19. Fussman Cemetery
Humboldt, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8272700, -95.4369100

20. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Humboldt, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8266600, -95.4368700

21. Mount Hope Cemetery
Humboldt, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8202800, -95.4263600

22. Evan Young Cemetery
Humboldt, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8200400, -95.4474800

23. Colony Cemetery
Colony, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0652700, -95.3634000

24. Ozark Cemetery #1
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0424200, -95.2992300