Janet Gardner

Janet Kohlhage Gardner, 74, passed gracefully on March 9, 2024, with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband, Charles; daughter, Liz; son, Charlie; daughter-in-law, Lyndsey; granddaughter, Emaline; grandson, Ellison; and a wide circle of loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Louise Honeycutt Kohlhage.

Janet was born in Georgia, lived briefly in Germany as a child, grew up in Salemburg, and made her home in Hope Mills. She graduated from Roseboro-Salemburg High School, and she earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Campbell University and a master’s degree in library science from NC Central University. She served as Media Coordinator for South View High School for 15 years and was a former President of the Friends of the Hope Mills Library.

Beyond her professional achievements, Janet found joy in the simple pleasures of life - organizing family gatherings, visiting small towns with her husband, and singing with her grandchildren. She loved generously and warmly and was loved by many.

A service to honor and celebrate Janet's life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Visitation is from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., followed by the service at 2:00 p.m. Committal will take place at Hope Mills Cemetery.

The family extends their gratitude for the love and support received during this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association at https://www.lung.org

Online condolences may be left at www.jerniganwarren.com

Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301