Alta Baucum Gardner passed sweetly and peacefully on October 28, 2013, after almost 93 years of sharing the beauty of a rosebud, the taste of "meals cooked from scratch," and summertime adventures. She inspired her family by her faithfulness to her Lord, Jesus Christ, and loving devotion to our dad, James Gardner, affectionately known "Daddy James" by his grandchildren.
Alta was born second from the oldest of 9 children to Tom and Allie Baucum in Anson, TX., on May 22, 1921. With her passing, Alta is joining 2 of her brothers, 3 sisters, and her parents who predeceased her. She was married to James Earl Gardner, her treasured sweetheart for life, celebrating 71 years before his passing in 2010. Together they farmed at Lockettville, Kress, and Edmonson. They ranched at Cisco and retired in Wolfforth, TX., in 2002. Alta loved being back in West Texas with a new home to make new rose gardens, and meet new neighbors. Alta and James's children are Stanley Gardner of Granbury, TX, Ann and Wayne Holland of Lubbock, and Randy and Patty Garner of San Angelo, TX.
Mema Alta's ten grandchildren are: Stephen and Elaine Gardner, Sammy and Debbie Gardner, Miles and Darla Gardner, Robyn and Clay McLucas, Graydon and Christi Trusler, Alex and Karla Trusler, Darryl and Stephanie Holland, Keila and Todd Dillard, Julianna and BradLee Holland, and Reed and Brandi Gardner. Her seventeen great-grandchildren are: Kali and Dillon, Britley, Grayson, Branson, Chase, Kenzie, Graydon, Vivi, Abby, Rhett, Blake, Schuyler, Kelsey, Sloane, Gardner, Griggs, and Harper. She called them her "blessings."
Alta is survived by two sisters, Mary and Dub Black and Velma and Tom Youngblood, and one brother, B.W. Baucum as well as dear cousins, nieces, and nephews, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law who were "her people".
Alta's family is most grateful for the excellent care by Accolade Hospice and Promiseland #4, which was Alta's home for the past 6 months. Special thanks to Teresa Scoggins' team, including Elena that provided kind and efficient car for our sweet Alta.
Memorial contributions are welcome and his family suggests the First Baptist Church Ropesville, PO Box 56 Ropesville, TX., 79358; First Baptist Church Edmonson, Box 29, Edmonson, TX., 79072, First Baptist Church Wolfforth, 501 Main Street, Wolfforth, TX., 79382. Where they experienced and shared with others the joy and promise of life eternal through their voice, prayers, and worship.
Alta was born second from the oldest of 9 children to Tom and Allie Baucum in Anson, TX., on May 22, 1921. With her passing, Alta is joining 2 of her brothers, 3 sisters, and her parents who predeceased her. She was married to James Earl Gardner, her treasured sweetheart for life, celebrating 71 years before his passing in 2010. Together they farmed at Lockettville, Kress, and Edmonson. They ranched at Cisco and retired in Wolfforth, TX., in 2002. Alta loved being back in West Texas with a new home to make new rose gardens, and meet new neighbors. Alta and James's children are Stanley Gardner of Granbury, TX, Ann and Wayne Holland of Lubbock, and Randy and Patty Garner of San Angelo, TX.
Mema Alta's ten grandchildren are: Stephen and Elaine Gardner, Sammy and Debbie Gardner, Miles and Darla Gardner, Robyn and Clay McLucas, Graydon and Christi Trusler, Alex and Karla Trusler, Darryl and Stephanie Holland, Keila and Todd Dillard, Julianna and BradLee Holland, and Reed and Brandi Gardner. Her seventeen great-grandchildren are: Kali and Dillon, Britley, Grayson, Branson, Chase, Kenzie, Graydon, Vivi, Abby, Rhett, Blake, Schuyler, Kelsey, Sloane, Gardner, Griggs, and Harper. She called them her "blessings."
Alta is survived by two sisters, Mary and Dub Black and Velma and Tom Youngblood, and one brother, B.W. Baucum as well as dear cousins, nieces, and nephews, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law who were "her people".
Alta's family is most grateful for the excellent care by Accolade Hospice and Promiseland #4, which was Alta's home for the past 6 months. Special thanks to Teresa Scoggins' team, including Elena that provided kind and efficient car for our sweet Alta.
Memorial contributions are welcome and his family suggests the First Baptist Church Ropesville, PO Box 56 Ropesville, TX., 79358; First Baptist Church Edmonson, Box 29, Edmonson, TX., 79072, First Baptist Church Wolfforth, 501 Main Street, Wolfforth, TX., 79382. Where they experienced and shared with others the joy and promise of life eternal through their voice, prayers, and worship.
Alta Baucum Gardner passed sweetly and peacefully on October 28, 2013, after almost 93 years of sharing the beauty of a rosebud, the taste of "meals cooked from scratch," and summertime adventures. She inspired her family by her faithfulness to her Lord, Jesus Christ, and loving devotion to our dad, James Gardner, affectionately known "Daddy James" by his grandchildren.
Alta was born second from the oldest of 9 children to Tom and Allie Baucum in Anson, TX., on May 22, 1921. With her passing, Alta is joining 2 of her brothers, 3 sisters, and her parents who predeceased her. She was married to James Earl Gardner, her treasured sweetheart for life, celebrating 71 years before his passing in 2010. Together they farmed at Lockettville, Kress, and Edmonson. They ranched at Cisco and retired in Wolfforth, TX., in 2002. Alta loved being back in West Texas with a new home to make new rose gardens, and meet new neighbors. Alta and James's children are Stanley Gardner of Granbury, TX, Ann and Wayne Holland of Lubbock, and Randy and Patty Garner of San Angelo, TX.
Mema Alta's ten grandchildren are: Stephen and Elaine Gardner, Sammy and Debbie Gardner, Miles and Darla Gardner, Robyn and Clay McLucas, Graydon and Christi Trusler, Alex and Karla Trusler, Darryl and Stephanie Holland, Keila and Todd Dillard, Julianna and BradLee Holland, and Reed and Brandi Gardner. Her seventeen great-grandchildren are: Kali and Dillon, Britley, Grayson, Branson, Chase, Kenzie, Graydon, Vivi, Abby, Rhett, Blake, Schuyler, Kelsey, Sloane, Gardner, Griggs, and Harper. She called them her "blessings."
Alta is survived by two sisters, Mary and Dub Black and Velma and Tom Youngblood, and one brother, B.W. Baucum as well as dear cousins, nieces, and nephews, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law who were "her people".
Alta's family is most grateful for the excellent care by Accolade Hospice and Promiseland #4, which was Alta's home for the past 6 months. Special thanks to Teresa Scoggins' team, including Elena that provided kind and efficient car for our sweet Alta.
Memorial contributions are welcome and his family suggests the First Baptist Church Ropesville, PO Box 56 Ropesville, TX., 79358; First Baptist Church Edmonson, Box 29, Edmonson, TX., 79072, First Baptist Church Wolfforth, 501 Main Street, Wolfforth, TX., 79382. Where they experienced and shared with others the joy and promise of life eternal through their voice, prayers, and worship.
Alta was born second from the oldest of 9 children to Tom and Allie Baucum in Anson, TX., on May 22, 1921. With her passing, Alta is joining 2 of her brothers, 3 sisters, and her parents who predeceased her. She was married to James Earl Gardner, her treasured sweetheart for life, celebrating 71 years before his passing in 2010. Together they farmed at Lockettville, Kress, and Edmonson. They ranched at Cisco and retired in Wolfforth, TX., in 2002. Alta loved being back in West Texas with a new home to make new rose gardens, and meet new neighbors. Alta and James's children are Stanley Gardner of Granbury, TX, Ann and Wayne Holland of Lubbock, and Randy and Patty Garner of San Angelo, TX.
Mema Alta's ten grandchildren are: Stephen and Elaine Gardner, Sammy and Debbie Gardner, Miles and Darla Gardner, Robyn and Clay McLucas, Graydon and Christi Trusler, Alex and Karla Trusler, Darryl and Stephanie Holland, Keila and Todd Dillard, Julianna and BradLee Holland, and Reed and Brandi Gardner. Her seventeen great-grandchildren are: Kali and Dillon, Britley, Grayson, Branson, Chase, Kenzie, Graydon, Vivi, Abby, Rhett, Blake, Schuyler, Kelsey, Sloane, Gardner, Griggs, and Harper. She called them her "blessings."
Alta is survived by two sisters, Mary and Dub Black and Velma and Tom Youngblood, and one brother, B.W. Baucum as well as dear cousins, nieces, and nephews, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law who were "her people".
Alta's family is most grateful for the excellent care by Accolade Hospice and Promiseland #4, which was Alta's home for the past 6 months. Special thanks to Teresa Scoggins' team, including Elena that provided kind and efficient car for our sweet Alta.
Memorial contributions are welcome and his family suggests the First Baptist Church Ropesville, PO Box 56 Ropesville, TX., 79358; First Baptist Church Edmonson, Box 29, Edmonson, TX., 79072, First Baptist Church Wolfforth, 501 Main Street, Wolfforth, TX., 79382. Where they experienced and shared with others the joy and promise of life eternal through their voice, prayers, and worship.
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