Mildred 'Millie' Gardner

Obituary Mildred Cashwell Gardner, 72, passed peacefully at her home on August 21, 2020 surrounded by Wade and her three girls. Millie was born January 25, 1948 to Henry Carlston Cashwell and Lucy Holland Cashwell in Keener, NC. At age 11, she moved to Beaufort, NC, where she attended and graduated from East Carteret High School in 1966. Millie furthered her education attending Campbell University, where she obtained her BS Degree in Home Economics with a minor in Education. At Campbell, Millie met Wade Gardner and they were married on August 23, 1970 at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Beaufort, NC. After their wedding, Millie and Wade resided in Raleigh, NC until 1979 when they moved to Fuquay-Varina, NC. This is where Millie and Wade raised their three beautiful daughters. In 1992, Millie started her career in Real Estate, where she enjoyed helping others find the perfect home. Millie loved to participate in Church activities, play bridge, listen to beach music and shag! People who knew Millie would describe her as a warm, gracious, loving woman who approached life with a vivacious spirit, determination and a positive attitude. The one thing about Millie everyone knew was that she cherished her friendships, and felt her friendships were a sacred trust that she protected with a passion. Her friends were held as close as family. Millie was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Wade Gardner, daughters Shannon Dye and husband Jimmy Dye, Keri Medlin and husband Daniel Medlin, and Toni Phillips and husband Michael Phillips, granddaughters Reagan Dye, Reece Dye and Emma Claire Medlin, and many friends she loved as family. Millies funeral service will be held graveside at St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Beaufort, NC on Wednesday August 26, 2020 at 11:00AM. The family requests that all who are attending the graveside service, to please wear a mask. The family will accept flowers or donations to St Pauls Episcopal Church. Please help us keep everyone safe and adhere to the current COVID-19 protocol by wearing a mask and social distancing Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Service and Crematory, Inc. of Morehead City, NC. Please click here to view the video tribute Services Memorial Service Wednesday August 26, 2020 11:00 AM St. Paul Episcopal Church