Janice Marie Gardner

December 27, 1937 - December 3, 2019

Janice Marie Gardner, 81, loving mother and proud grandmother passed away from this earth into heaven on December 3, 2019. Marie as many people knew her was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Donald Gardner, her parents Milton and Mary Lavara Dougless, sisters Reba Akin and Chiquita Hensley, brothers Ray Dougless and Johnny Dougless. Survivors include her children Debra Pankey, Kylia Cooper and O'Neal Gardner Jr. Grandchildren, which called her NaNa, include Leah Davenport, Bryson Pankey, Lacy Voth, Amy Hodges, Darin Cooper, Jana Vannetta, O'Neal Gardner III and O'Ryan Gardner. Marie was also bless with 11 great grandchildren, a sister Flora Brown and a brother William "Rip" Dougless. Marie is a member of the First Baptist Church of Jacksboro. Marie served as superintendent of the church nursery department and secretary-treasury of Women's Missionary Union. Marie also served as Second Vice-President of the Junior Library Club and was active in the Girl Scout and Cub Scout Associations serving as Girl Scout program chairman, troop leader and cookie chairman. She volunteered at the Jack County Public Library and also enjoyed hobbies such as golf, art, and bridge club. Marie will always be remembered as a selfless wife, mother and grandmother who always had a welcoming smile. She never complained and always looked on the brightside of life. From her early childhood she had a special place in her heart for the Lord Jesus Christ. Her character and temperament can best be shown from the time she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's back in 2013 until her passing into heaven. The family will be forever grateful for the loving care and respect given to our mom and NaNa by the three angels put on earth- Maria Salazar, Nora Sanders and Socorra Botello. Because they cared so much for our mom and NaNa she was able to stay in the comfort of her own home. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, December 5, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Jacksboro. Burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: Concerned Citizens of Jack County 400 E. Pine Street