FEBRUARY 20, 1941 – NOVEMBER 3, 2026
In the Care of Allen Funeral Services, Inc.
Betty Ruth Gardiner, 85, of Nacogdoches, was called home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2026 in Nacogdoches.
Betty was born to Jewel and Jacy Jenkins on February 20, 1941. She was a nurse, a mother, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. She came to know Jesus as a young child and spent her life taking care of others and eventually retired from Rusk State Hospital. After retirement, she lived part-time in Nacogdoches helping to take care of her grandchildren. On the weekends, she enjoyed the lake view at her house at Lake Striker. She loved spending time with family, gardening, crocheting and reading.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Carroll Gene Gardiner, and all of her siblings: Marjorie Christian, David Jenkins, Jean Simer and Johnny Jenkins.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Debbie Allen and husband Gary Allen, sons, Steven Gardiner and wife Lara Gardiner, and Kenneth Gardiner. She is also survived by her grandchildren Kaitlyn Porterfield, Rachel Newton, Steven Gardiner, Clint Gardiner and Leia Gardiner. She was also blessed with four great-grandchildren that she took great joy in.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
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