DEBORAH “DEBBIE” LYNN (MIEKLEY) GARDNER

Debbie Lynn (Miekley) Gardner, 67, of Clever passed away on July 5, 2025, after a short illness. She was born in Springfield on Jan. 11, 1958; one of two sisters born to Glenn and Carolene (Ottendorf) Miekley.
She graduated from Clever High School in 1976 and attended Cox Radiology School and Ozark Technical College.
She was united in marriage to James Gardner at the First Baptist Church of Clever on Aug. 27, 1976. 
She worked for the U.S. Post Office, where she retired in 2024. One of her greatest talents was playing the piano; whether at church or at home, she served as a church pianist for over 50 years in five different churches.
She is survived by her husband of almost 49 years, James; one sister, Glenda Wampler of Republic; two daughters, Brandi (Ramey) Stevens of Conway and Dana (Geoff) Sherman of Marionville; one son, Chris (Andrea) Gardner of Clever; four grandchildren, and many other relatives, family, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Rick Wampler.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 10, at the First Baptist Church in Clever. Graveside services will be in Delaware Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Meadors Funeral Home in Clever.