Amanda Waters Gardner

Amanda Waters Gardner, age 94, of Gainesville/Buford Community, entered rest Thursday, December 14, 2023, at her residence.

Amanda was born September 21, 1929, in Winder, GA, to the late James & Willie Moore Waters. She was a homemaker and was a charter member of Lakewood Baptist Church, Gainesville before becoming a member of the First Baptist Church, Gainesville. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Howard Gardner & son, William Christopher Gardner; sisters, Bernice Martin, Betty Pinson & Jamie White; and brother, Jake Waters.

Left to cherish memories, daughter, Cheryl Gardner (Donald) Tatum; daughter-in-law, Janice Gardner; 4 grandchildren also survive, as well as a host of other relatives.

Funeral services honoring Amanda will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Pinson officiating. Burial will be in Alta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the funeral home.

You may leave a condolence or sign the online guestbook at www.wardsfh.com.

Ward’s Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Gainesville, is honored to serve the family of Amanda Waters Gardner.