Karen Gardner, 80, of Albany, Missouri, passed away April 10, 2021 at Mosaic Life Care in Albany. Karen was born November 16, 1940 in Brookfield, Missouri.  She was the daughter of John and Lucille (Tryon) Wehner.

On August 1, 1959, she married Jack Gardner.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Tim Gardner, brother Keith Wehner, and sister Shirley Huber.

Karen taught at Virginia E. George Elementary School in Albany for several years.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Independence, Missouri.

Survivors:  husband, Jack Gardner, Albany; son, Scott (Teri) Gardner, Chillicothe, MO; grandchildren, Callie and Jessica Gardner, Jordan and Carly Gardner; daughter-in-law, Teri Gardner, Albany; sisters, Linda (Al) Kennett, New London, MO; Debbie (Jim) Shoemaker, New Cambria, MO.

Memorial Graveside Service and Inurnment:  11:00 AM Friday, April 16 at New Friendship Cemetery, Albany.  Open calling hours: 3:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, April 15 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany.  Memorial Contributions: St. Jude Children's Hospital in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO  64402.

Online condolences: www.robersonpolleychapel.com