Vanessa M. Gardner, age 61 of Huber Heights, passed away August 5, 2017. She was born May 7, 1956 in Portsmouth, OH to the late James Falls and Jeanne (Campbell) Johnson.
She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Rowland; grandchildren, Brooklyn Ziegenthaler and Ashley Van Horn; siblings, Cheryl (Dover) Ball, Linda Rickett, Karen (Pete) Compaleo, Robbie (Maria) Clemons, Kelly Patten, Jimmy Falls and Dana (Johnnie) Swallows; step-mother, Jenny Falls, best friends, Dorothy and Mike Page & Rita Bratcher; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Vanessa worked for many years in local nursing homes as a nurse's aide. She cared and comforted her mother during her last days following an illness.
A graveside service will begin at 9 AM on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, 11890 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City, OH 45371
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, in Vanessa's memory.
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