Graveside services for Janet Gardner are set for 1:00 PM Saturday, February 7, 2015, at South Park Cemetery, 1310 North Main St, Pearland, TX 77581, with Rev. Eric Ryburn officiating.

Janet Gardner was born March 26, 1933, in Appleton, WI. After many family moves, she came to Houston in 1954. She passed away Feb. 1, 2015, at Barton House (Memory Care) in Sugar Land, TX.


She has a sister Jean Ullman of Portland, OR, sister & brother-in-law Beth and Mike Sojourner of Richmond, TX, and brother Tom Gardner of Neenah, WI. Brother Robert Gardner predeceased her. Her 14 nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews were cherished.

She worked at Craigs ready-to-wear before employment with Child Protective Services as receptionist/secretary. She retired in 2010 after 18 years of service. Her volunteer work was important as a member of Gamma Zeta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi attaining Order of the Rose. Working with Houston Proud would take her to most Houston Parades and festivals of all sorts. She enjoyed entertaining and traveling with Houston Singles Organization led by Isabel Kimbal. She was proud of her potted porch garden and cooked by embellishing recipes so no one could ever duplicate them. She is described as having a huge personality. With her independence and her good nature she could be a tough lady and will always be loved and remembered.

Memorials to Alzheimer's Association, 2242 W. Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-2008.

Condolence messages may be written for the Gardner family at www.garmanycarden.com.

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.