Lois Dianne Gardner (December 18, 1940- April 16, 2024)
/Mrs. Lois Gaudette Gardner, 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. Services will be announced at a later date.
Lois was the daughter of Francis Gaudette and Glana Rodgerson, and the widow of Robert William Gardner.
She was retired as a travel coordinator with SIM, USA and a member of Harvest Baptist Church in Rock Hill.
Lois is survived by her daughter, Beth Kophazi (Dan), and the "daughter of her heart" Melody Clark (Bruce) and by her grandchildren: Joel Kophazi, Sam Kophazi, Katerina Kophazi, and Bill Clark (Danielle). And on her maternal side by five half-sisters; Becky, Joanne, Ruth, Liz, and Rachel; and two half-brothers; Pete and Tim. Additionally, during her high school years, she lived with the Rhoda family, and is fondly remembered by this family as well.
In addition to her parents and husband, Lois was preceded in death by their son, William Gardner.
Memorials may be made to Harvest Baptist Church, 153 Miller Pond Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29732; SIM USA, 14830 Choate Cr. Charlotte, NC 28273; or to Deerfoot Lodge, PO Box 228, Speculator, NY 12164 and designated for Bill Gardner Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com.
Memorial Service arrangements will be announced as they become available.
