Obituaries

STERLING WARREN GARDNER

Silver City, MS – Sterling Warren Gardner, 83, a retired farmer, died October 30, 2008, at his beloved Holly Mound near Silver City, MS. 

Funeral services were held November 1, 2008, at the Silver City Methodist Church.  Mortimer Funeral Home of Belzoni handled arrangements.

An agricultural stalwart, Warren was also a devoted family man, church and community leader, Emmaus pilgrim, and WWII veteran.  After serving his country as a Merchant Marine, he returned to Silver City to take over the family farming operation.  During his lifetime, he served on many boards, with his major interest being as a founding commissioner on the Region VI Mental Health/Mental Retardation board.

He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 64 years, Martha Gooch Gardner; daughters, Janet (Bill) Berry, Ginger (Bernie) Chill, and Karen Gardner; grandchildren, Will (Tracy) Berry, Martha-Claire (Peter) Drysdale, Rebekah (Matthew) Johnson, and Forrest Porter, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Eli Carpenter, and Lucas Gardner Berry.

The family would like to extend special gratitude to Continue Care Hospice for their kindness and care.  Memorials may be made to Continue Care Hospice (ATTN: Hospice, 401 Bailey Drive, Hollandale, MS 38748) or to the Silver City Methodist Church (P.O. Box 55, Silver City, MS 39166).

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