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Laura Gardner Obituary

Laura Lee Gardner

Nov 28, 1932 - Oct 3, 2023

Norwalk

Laura Lee (Beall) Gardner, 90, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at her residence.

She was born Nov. 28, 1932, in Cleveland, to James and Emma (Wolf) Beall. She married Robert Gardner on May 5, 1950. She worked at Old Phoenix National Bank in Medina. She co-owned and operated Gardener's Cardinal Supermarket with her husband, Robert Gardner. She enjoyed camping and waterskiing vacations with her family. She was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church in Norwalk.

She was the loving mother of Scott (Julie) Gardner and Barry Gardner; 10 grandchildren, Cory (Brandi), Elsie (Dalton), Todd (Amy), Lauren (Anthony), Luke (Macynzie), Andrew (Kelly), Casy, Bradley, and Amy; and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Brad; grandson, Kyle; and loving sister, Jackie Ross.

A family graveside service is planned for Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

Memorial contributions may be made to Senior Center's Age Exchange program, 130 Shady Lane Drive, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857, or Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Avenue, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sandusky Register on Oct. 14, 2023.

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George Dadas

October 25, 2023

I remember Laura Lee as a caring, friendly woman of great character. Her legacy lives on in the lives of her children, grandchildren.

John Wade

October 14, 2023

Sorry for your loss, great lady, good memories, prayers to the family.

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