Emma Jane Gardner, 77 years of age, passed on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford, VA.

Mrs. Gardner was born on December 4, 1946 in Flat Rock, NC to the late Moir and Ethel Utt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Olen Thane Gardner.

Survivors include her daughter Holli Mayberry (Scott), sons; Greg Gardner, Tony Gardner (Lesia); grandchildren Nicole McAfee (Jonathan), Ashli Gardner, Thane Mayberry, Ezra Mayberry; great grandchildren Eli Angle, Benjamin McAfee, Nathaniel McAfee; sister Molly Hill; brother William Utt.

The family will receive friends and family from 1:00-2:00pm on Saturday, November 16 at Vaughan - Guynn - McGrady Chapel in Hillsville.  The funeral will follow at 2:00pm with Pastor Scott Obenchain officiating.  A processional will lead to Gladesboro Lutheran Church cemetery for a graveside service.

A guestbook is available on-line by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the Gardner family.