Barbara Gardner, 89, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Laurel, Mississippi. She was born Sunday, October 2, 1932 in Laurel, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel, Mississippi. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 12:30 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lavell Gardner, parents, Mansy and Anner Dearman, brother, Henry Dearman, Donald Dearman, Junior Dearman, Jack Dearman, sister, Lucille Dearman, May Jewel Brooks, Anna Mae Dearman.

Survivors include her daughter, Lanell Gardner, Carolyn Dearman, grandchildren, Brandon Gardner, Rebecca Dearman, Wendy Dearman, Scotty Dearman, Devin Gardner, great-children, Baylen Gardner, Aya and Emma Strickland, Natalie Dearman, Aiden Gatlin, Amber, Sean, Hannah Dearman, sister, Dorothy James (William), brother, S.R. Dearman, sister-in-laws, Willadean Dearman, Cherry Dearman.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com