Janice Eileen Gardner (neè Gravelle) passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2026. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at Greenwood Memorial Park, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107, with a visitation one hour prior to the service in Memorial Suite B, at Greenwood Funeral Home, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider giving in loving memory of Janice to the Alzheimer’s Association. Janice was born on March 30, 1949 to parents, Douglas and Myrtle Gravelle in Syracuse, New York. Janice was married to her loving and devoted husband, Kenneth Wayne Gardner on Jan. 10, 1976. They resided in White Settlement together for over 50 years. They were blessed with one son, Michael, in 1979. Janice attended high school at Diamond Hill-Jarvis High, graduating in 1967. After graduation, Janice attended Tarrant County Junior College, and later went to work at Southwestern Bell where she met Kenneth in the business office. After Michael was born, Janice became a stay-at-home mom to Michael. In 1995, Janice went to work at Brewer Middle School until she retired in 2007. In 2016, Janice was blessed with her two grandsons, Oliver and Elliott who lit up her world. Janice was known for her willingness to help and share her varied talents in every situation. She worked tirelessly as room parent for many years and hosted spectacular events, frequently partnering with her best friend, Glenda. Janice had a passion for creating items such as custom, handmade cards and invitations for events of her friends and family. She was famous for her chocolate chip cookies that were a household favorite and were particularly coveted by her husband’s coworkers at Lockheed Martin. Janice touched the lives of many, and was loved by all. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Myrtle Gravelle; sister, Denlie; and her brothers, Dan and Mark. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth; son, Michael and his wife, Jessica; grandsons, Elliott and Oliver; and her brother, James Gravelle. GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME Greenwood Funeral Homes – Cremation 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth 76107 817-336-0584

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