Melanie Marie Gardner, 32, of Morgantown, passed away on October 3, 2023. She was born May 10, 1991, the daughter of the late Donald Gardner Jr.
Melanie worked in the healthcare field and will always be remembered for her kindness and compassion for others.
Melanie enjoyed fishing, camping, and outdoor activities. She was an amazing, beautiful woman with a contagious laugh, a radiant smile, and a heart of gold.
Melanie was a daughter, sister, aunt, niece, granddaughter, and mother, as well as a friend to so many. Her memory will live on in all those who knew her.
Melanie is survived by her son Levi Yost-Lewellen; parents, Dorothy and Jerry Darnell; sisters, Nicole Gardner and fiancé Daryle Fallings; Jessica Darnell and fiancé Joshua Swihart; and Rebekka Bissett and partner, Colby White; grandparents, Bonnie Lukehart, Donald and Donna Gardner; as well as several uncles, nieces, nephews, and aunts, including her best friend, Aunt Tissa.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandfather, James Lukehart, and her uncle, Bob Lukehart.
Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, on Thursday, November 16th from 2pm – 8pm, and again on Friday, November 17th from 10am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00am with Pastor Dan Meadows officiating. Interment will follow at Fletcher Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com
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11/24/2023
AHS team has made a donation of $ 700
In loving memory of Melanie Gardner. -
11/18/2023
Anonymous has made a donation of $ 75
The tragic and sudden loss of a loved one is devastating. I pray you lean on each other during this time and remember the good and funny stories. Laughter gives the heart a moment's break from the pain. Embrace those moments and each other. -
11/17/2023
Jennifer & Grayson Cochran Tyler Rehe has made a donation of $ 100
Prayers of peace and strength at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. -
11/15/2023
McKinney's has made a donation of $ 50
I'm so sorry for loss. Sending our thoughts, prayers, and love. -
11/15/2023
Derek & Angie Winter has made a donation of $ 100
Prayers for the family at this most difficult time. -
11/15/2023
Dagny Como has made a donation of $ 100
I’m so sorry for your loss of Melanie. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️ -
11/15/2023
Shannon Schifano has made a donation of $ 50
Sending prayers for all of you. -
11/15/2023
Phelps Finance Team has made a donation of $ 100
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are deeply saddened by the news of Melanie's passing.
Melanie Marie Gardner
32 years old
Hastings Funeral Home, Inc.153 Spruce Street
Morgantown, WV, 26505
+1 (304) 292-8664
http://hastingsfuneralhome.com/