Judith Ann (Judy) Gardner, 79, Kingston, MO, departed us on August 21, after struggling with stage 4 cancer.  Judy was born August 4, 1942, the daughter of Dale W. Shaffer & Anna Elizabeth (Stephens) Shaffer in Jackson County.  She was a graduate of Polo High School in 1961.  On November 22, 1975, she united in marriage to Charles Junior Gardner with Bob Barnett officiating.  They built a new home in Mirabile and have always resided there.

Judy has worked several different jobs over the years:  The Extension Office in Kingston, as secretary at Mirabile School, the Vista Coordinator in Hamilton; the Hamilton Advocate office, and she served as the Community Development Director as well as working for the City of Hamilton.  She was most happy when making and selling crafts, browsing antique stores with Junior, reading and cooking.  She had beautiful penmanship and never lost that talent.  She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.

Judy was a Christian and attended Mirabile Community Church and helped with the Mirabile Ladies Aid.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Stan.  Survivors include her husband, Junior Gardner, of the home; brother-Bob (Joyce), of Kearney, MO; Sister-in-law-Ruby Robison, Hamilton; Sister-in-law-Carolyn Shaffer, Cowgill; and nieces, nephews, and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Mirabile Community Church or Mirabile Ladies Aid.

Memorial Service:  Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at the Mirabile Community Church, Mirabile, at 11 a.m.

Visitation:  10:30 to 11 a.m., on Wed. at the church and just prior to the service.

Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Mirabile Cemetery, Mirabile.

Arrangements entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO.