Mrs. Della Mae Gardner

***A MEMORIAL SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR MRS. DELLA MAE GARDNER WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024. PLEASE SEE VISITATION & SERVICE TIMES LISTED BELOW ****MASKS ARE OPTIONAL AT THE CHURCH. HAND SANITIZER WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE CHURCH UPON REQUEST. ________________________________________ ****ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO VIEW SERVICES ONLINE FROM HOME, YOU HAVE (3) OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: 1. Go to Mt. Zion Baptist Church's website at: mtzionkalamazoo.org -Or 2. Go to YouTube and type in mtzionbaptistkalamazoo -Or 3. Go to Facebook, if you have a facebook account. after logging in, type in Myzionbaptistkalamazoo ***FOR THOSE THAT DO NOT USE THE INTERNET, YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE SERVICE ON YOUR PHONE BY CALLING: (269) 206-9635 _________________________________________ ***NOTE: The DVD Tribute will be available soon __________________________________________ The Obituary Mrs. Della Mae Gardner gained her wings when the Lord welcomed her home on April 24, 2024. She was born October 12, 1932 in Jackson, Tennessee. As a child her family relocated to Kalamazoo, MI where she continued to reside. Della received Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church until her earthly departure. Endeavoring to fulfill her purpose she embarked on a healthcare profession. After 21 years she retired from Bronson Methodist Hospital where she served as a critical member of the health care team as a Cardiac Monitor Technician. Preceding her in death were her parents, Lindsay and Nancy Stegall; her husband, Newessie Gardner Jr., 1 sister, Rosa Arnold; 1 brother, Fenis Harmon Jr., a granddaughter, Nikki NaTonya Gardner; and a son-in-law, Rev. E. Allen Hayes. Leaving to cherish her memories are her 5 children: Clarence (Rev. Doreen) Gardner, Cordell (Brenda) Gardner, Newessie III (Cynthia) Gardner, Min. Vanessa Hayes and Dahlia Gardner all of Kalamazoo, MI, a very special niece, Nancy Arnold of Miami, FL; 8 grandchildren, Deveta Gardner; Deyette Gardner of Richardson, TX, Min. Aaron (Kiawana) Gardner, Jennifer Gardner, Franklin II (Chrisanna) Fowlkes, Darius (Laura) Gardner, Asiah Gardner of Washington, D.C. and Diante' Gardner. In addition, 14 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Della Mae Gardner

October 12, 1932 - April 24, 2024