Lucy Gardner, 90, of Jacksonville, IL died Saturday, Apr. 8, 2023, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. She was born July 4, 1932, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Emmett and Beulah (Wallace) Gardner. She is survived by her son, Javonn (Brittny) Gardner of Winchester; her daughter, Ceola Gardner of Jacksonville; her Goddaughter, Becky (Michael) Merritt of Jacksonville; many grandchildren; one sister, Kathryn Lindsey of Jacksonville; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; lifelong companion, M.C. Flowers; five sisters, Rebecca Mitchell, Barbara Myrick, Mattie Jackson, Dora Garrett, and Ida Mae McPike; and three brothers, Percy Johnson, Edward Gardner, and George Gardner. Lucy worked on the 3rd Floor at Passavant Area Hospital for many years and then retired from the Jacksonville Developmental Center. She was a member of House of Worship COGIC. She was very loving, caring, and kind, and was known as "Aunt Lucy" to the many children she had cared for in her lifetime. She loved helping people and never judged anyone. She enjoyed watching soap operas and westerns, as well as cooking and hosting. Lucy especially loved her family. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 15, 2023, at House of Worship COGIC, with burial at Jacksonville East Cemetery. The family will meet with relatives and friends from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation House of Worship COGIC Saturday, April 15, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 424 West Court Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Funeral Service House of Worship COGIC Saturday, April 15, 2023 11:00 AM 424 West Court Jacksonville, Illinois 62650