Faye Gardner Obituary Faye Weeks Gardner October 29, 1930 － May 17, 2024 Suffolk － Faye Weeks Gardner, 93, widow of C. Luke Gardner, Jr. passed away May 17, 2024 at Lake Prince Woods. Faye was born in Columbus County, North Carolina and was a daughter of the late John James and Zilly Ray Weeks. Faye was predeceased by three sisters and one brother, Arlene Helms, Esther Thompson, Lois White, and Eugene Weeks. She was 1949 graduate of Bladenborough High School and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are five daughters Sandra Turner (Eddie), Twyla Duke (Lee), Wendy Mears (Danny), Kimberly Petrasek (Randy) and Shana Martin (Grady), six grandchildren Kevin Turner (Beth), Ashley Turner (Len), Buddy Duke (Ashley), Marsha Mears, Ryan Petrasek, Kyle Petrasek, and three great grandchildren, Katelyn, Rylee, and Logan. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin with Pastor Ricky Garza officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The burial will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on May 19, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Faye-Gardner 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/faye-gardner-obituary?id=55140950 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Faye Weeks Gardner, 93, passed away on 17 May 2024. She was predeceased by her husband C. Luke Gardner Jr. and several siblings. Faye was a 1949 graduate of Bladenborough High School and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She is survived by five daughters, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: A funeral service for Faye Weeks Gardner was held on 21 May 2024 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, officiated by Pastor Ricky Garza. The burial took place on 22 May 2024 at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. ## The Edited Obituary Faye Weeks Gardner 29 October 1930 - 17 May 2024 Suffolk - Faye Weeks Gardner, 93, widow of C. Luke Gardner Jr., passed away 17 May 2024 at Lake Prince Woods. Faye was born in Columbus County, North Carolina and was a daughter of the late John James and Zilly Ray Weeks. Faye was predeceased by three sisters and one brother, Arlene Helms, Esther Thompson, Lois White, and Eugene Weeks. She was a 1949 graduate of Bladenborough High School and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are five daughters Sandra Turner (Eddie), Twyla Duke (Lee), Wendy Mears (Danny), Kimberly Petrasek (Randy), and Shana Martin (Grady), six grandchildren Kevin Turner (Beth), Ashley Turner (Len), Buddy Duke (Ashley), Marsha Mears, Ryan Petrasek, Kyle Petrasek, and three great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Rylee, and Logan. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, 21 May 2024 in Wright Funeral Home, Franklin with Pastor Ricky Garza officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The burial will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, 22 May 2024 at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on 19 May 2024. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Faye Weeks Gardner | |---------|--------------------------------------------------| | Age | 93 years | | Birth | 29 October 1930; Columbus County, North Carolina | | Death | 17 May 2024; Suffolk | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------| | Faye Weeks Gardner | Decedent | Suffolk, Virginia | | C. Luke Gardner Jr. | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | John James Weeks | Parent | Unknown | | Zilly Ray Weeks | Parent | Unknown | | Sandra Turner | Child | Unknown | | Twyla Duke | Child | Unknown | | Wendy Mears | Child | Unknown | | Kimberly Petrasek | Child | Unknown | | Shana Martin | Child | Unknown | | Kevin Turner | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ashley Turner | Grandchild | Unknown | | Buddy Duke | Grandchild | Unknown | | Marsha Mears | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ryan Petrasek | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kyle Petrasek | Grandchild | Unknown | | Katelyn | Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Rylee | Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Logan | Great-Grandchild | Unknown | | Arlene Helms | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Esther Thompson | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Lois White | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Eugene Weeks | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Faye Weeks Gardner was a widow. 2. She was a 1949 graduate of Bladenborough High School. 3. Faye Weeks Gardner was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.