Carla (Holton) Gardner

Mrs. Carla Necole Holton Gardner, age 54, of Waycross, passed away Sunday morning (8/29/21) at her residence following an extended illness.

Born December 20, 1966 in Waycross, she was a lifelong resident of Ware County.  She was a 1985 graduate of Ware County High School and had work for most of her life in the restaurant business as a waitress.  She had worked for several years at Ryan’s and Cracker Barrell and had attended Remnant Church in Waycross.

She was preceded in death by her mom, Carletta Rowell Brookshire; a sister, Tracy Lane Walker; and her grandparents, Rufus and Alice Holton and Margaret “Cleo” Carey.

Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Jessica and Quinn Kicklighter and Jennifer and Aubrey Cason, all of Blackshear; her father, Jim Holton (wife Shirley) of Blackshear; sister, Brandy Spates (husband Justin) of Blackshear; 2 brothers, James “Ricky” Miller of Waycross and Zack Holton (wife Melanie) of Blackshear; her special furry companion, Tee Tee; her grandpups, Brutus, Bentley, Hamilton, and Hazyl; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A memorial service will take place Thursday afternoon (9/2/21) at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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