Gardiner, Alycia Yvette born October 24, 1966, departed this life on March 19, 2007, in St. Bernard Hospital, Chicago, IL, at 4:15 p.m., surrounded by her companion, James Robinson and friends. Her remains were entrusted to Evans Funeral Home, Ltd., Chicago, IL and Elliott's Mortuary, Madisonville, KY. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 24, 2007, in Henderson, KY. The Gardiner family wishes to thank all of the friends, as well as co-workers at White Castle, who helped Alycia and her children, Ramondo and Ahja, during their stay in Chicago. A special thank you to the Evans Funeral Home Staff for excellent professional and personal service. 
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Yvonne smith
February 2, 2008
Yvette,
I know you can't read this, but, hopefully from heaven it is possible.
I still can't believe my Yvette is gone. I am so sad. I dream about you and Gerald almost nightly. I remember how you kept insisting you wanted to donate a kidney to Gerald, and I told you he was too ill to be on the transplant list. I keep thinking, because you could not save him, you wanted to join him in death, so he would not be alone, for you left us, 10 months after he did.
I only wish Ahja would understand this. We all love and miss you. President Kennedy's mother said, we should not have to bury our children. It should be the other way around. The pain is so deep!
Love,
Mom
James Robinson
May 6, 2007
Baby if you only knew how much i love you and miss you. words would never be able to descibe the emptiness i feel without you. days have no meaning and words have no sound. i will miss you dearly. you left me way to soon. what i would give just to here your voice, feel the touch of your hand, see your smile. i will love you and miss you dearly. you were my first real love and best friend. rest peacefuly.
love, your boyfriend
Anthony Gardiner
April 27, 2007
OH sister oh friend i will miss you greatly you were my best friend i wish you were still here with me i will miss you and will look out for ahja & mondo . this is the harest thing i had to do in my whole life i think of you everyday
LOVE ALWAYS KEITH
Denise Dennis
April 23, 2007
Auntie, Auntie, Auntie,I miss you so much. It's been hard to deal with the loss of you like being able to talk to you every other day to not talking to you at all. There are days i pick up the phone and just out of habit i dial your number. You were there for me you knew my secrets, my fears my thoughts. You've been there to help me with the situation with my husband.I just wish we would have stopped by to see you on our way here to Georgia but i know your here, i feel you. I wanted to let you know i'm looking out for my cousin. We talk about two times a week. Just know in my heart i'll be calling on you at least twice a week. And i constantly keep replaying the advice you gave to me in my head. I love you auntie and i wish i could have seen you one last time. Rest In Peace. I love you.
The time has come for you to go
Why he took you I don't know
In my heart you'll always stay
I think and pray for you every day.
I love you and miss you so very much
Your love your kindness your gentle touch.
You've touched my life in a special way.
I'll be thinking about you every day.
With that being said I want you to know.
even though you passed or love will grow.
I Love you Auntie
your the realist person i've ever known
Valencia Thomas
April 22, 2007
Lisa,
It seems as though we had just met and gotten to know each other and now you have gone home to a much better place. I will always keep you near and dear in my heart and I will never forget our first Thanksgiving together.
Until we meet again,
Your sister
Ronald Gardiner
April 21, 2007
My Dear (Big)little sister,
There are no words to express the loss of you, My only regret is the trip to Atlanta that you never made while on this earth, But I know you are here with me right now and will be forever.
I know GOD is embracing you, and you are finally at rest.
I will always love you and keep you near my heart.
Love Always,
Your Big Brother Ronald
Patricia Gardiner
April 19, 2007
Dearest Auntie Lisa,
I feel horrible to know that I didn't get to visit or see you as often as I should have and could have but at the same time I know that you are with God now and you are in a much better place. I love you.
Wayne,Peggy,JohnSha'&Jestiny Gregory
April 19, 2007
To Lisas' Family
We don't know the time or hour in which God will call us home to be with him especially when it is so unexpected..But remember his words: Lean not to your own understanding, but acknowledge him and he will direct your path..You have alot of questions but in due time they will be answered..We will keep you in our prayers..Your strength comes from above ,through each other, family and friends.
KEEP BRAIDING HAIR GIRL!!!!
ramondo alaibilla
April 17, 2007
I will always miss you
Omelia Fontenot
April 17, 2007
May god be with you every step of the way.You're in a better place although you will be missed dearly. You took a part of us with you thats how much we loved you...
Love Always,
Aunt Omelia Fontenot
South Amboy NJ
Marcus Lane
April 16, 2007
Lisa, you will always be missed, loved and never forgotten. your brother Marcus
Willie and DJuna Duhon
April 16, 2007
* GOD’S LENT CHILD*
“ I’ll lend you for a little while, a child of mine,
“ God said, “For you to love, the while she lives, and mourn for when she‘s dead”. It may be six
or seven years or forty- two or three; But will you, till
I call her back, take care of her for me?
She’ll bring her charm to gladden you and (should her stay be brief) you'll have her lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay, since all from Earth must return. But there are lessons taught below I want this child to learn.
I've looked the whole world over in my search for teachers so true, and from the things that crowd life's lane, I have chosen you.
Now, will you give her all your Love ? Nor think the labor vain? Nor hate me when I come to take, this lent child back again ?
I fancied that I heard them say, “Dear Lord, THY WILL BE DONE”.
For all the joys thy child will bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We will shelter her with tenderness, we'll love
her while we may and for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.
But should thy angels call for her much sooner than we've planned, we'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.
(Author unknown)
Tracey Jones
April 16, 2007
Dear Gardiner Family,
I can't say that time will heal all pain because time will pass regardless, and in some situations will still leave us wondering when that time will come to take away the pain. Remember that our time is not God's time and when he's ready he will put an event in your lives to heal your hearts. Be encouraged that God is still in control and that we can look to him anytime for comfort and strength. My prayer for the family is that God uses me to be a blessing to you and that you know that I care. Love you all.
bernard grimes
April 15, 2007
Lisa, I only wish i could hear you say, "What up brother-in-law" again. May GOD keep you in his care until we meet again.
Herschel Riley
April 14, 2007
Grandma,
My prayers are with you, I love you and please be strong.
Love ManMan
Mildred Greene
April 14, 2007
Prayers and blessings that God will continue to pour his everlasting grace upon the family during this time. Love your Henderson,Kentucky family, Parvin & Mildred Greene
Denise Wager
April 14, 2007
Lisa I only can wish that I made more time for family to call and talk with them. Im just sorry I didnt make it a point to stay in touch. I know though you are in a more glorious and wonderful place that we can only imagine. I know God will keep you in his wonderful care until we all meet again.
To Yvonne, a wonderful Mother in law who never forgot or made me feel outside of the family, who always kept me updated with her lovely family. My heart goes out to you Yvonne and Im so sorry I couldnt be there for you, but I want you to know that I do pray everyday that God will keep you strong because he only knows the pain you have been going through. I love you and please take care of yourself. To the rest of the loved ones of Lisa, my prayers are with you all that God will put peace in your broken hearts and restore them. Lisa is with our wonderful Lord with no pain or suffering and she will always remain in my heart as well. Lisa you will be missed termindously.
Robert Slack
April 14, 2007
Peace unto you,Yvonne. Love the ones who are left even more...
Always Your Friend,
Robert
Wilma Jean Wager
April 14, 2007
Dearest Yvonne,
Im so sorry to hear about the lost of your daughter, May God keep you strong. My prayers are with you and your family. Love you and May God Bless You
Elmer and Chantel Turner and Family
April 13, 2007
Lisa we will miss your smile and and gentle touch. I will never forget how you took care of me and loved me. I love you Cap'n!
Lisa, although I only met you once, your sensitive and caring spirit will always remain with me. I'm sorry that we didn't have more time together...
Eric Ervin
April 13, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
April Johnson
April 13, 2007
To the family during your difficult time may the spirit of God bring you comfort today, tomorrow, and always. May God bless you.
Fred & Brenda Washington
April 13, 2007
To God be the glory and your strength at this time. There is no sorrow on earth that heaven cannot heal; so give it to Jesus and let him comfort and keep you close in his arms and be a blessing during your time of need.
Sharron Brooks
April 13, 2007
May God continue to comfort you and bless you at all times. Just remember GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME in good times as well as bad times. If you ever need me just call and I will be there.
Gladys Stewart
April 13, 2007
May God grant you peace in the middle of a storm. My condolences in your time of sorrow.
Gladys
gayle grimes
April 11, 2007
If just for one moment I could turn back time... Just to see your face, hold your hand in mine.
If I could have just one more road trip and you braiding my hair..You making my face up,and me trying to wash it off you would dare.
It's only been 2 weeks since you went without saying goodbye..So much left unsaid; yet only God knows why?
I'll hold on to our memories,I'll cherish the past...Your place in my heart FOREVER it will last.
If just for one moment God would loan you to me. I would hold on to your hand for eternity. Your little sister
Oliver Jones
April 9, 2007
We send our condolences to you and your family.We cherish our love ones no matter what the circumstances are. We want the best for them no matter where they are. We think about those special moments that we shared together and how our love for those we lost last forever.
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