Joan E. (Barry) Gardner, 82, of Wyomissing, passed away October 15th in Berks Heim.

Born in Reading, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Dorothy (Wetten) Barry.

Joan was a graduate of Reading High School, class of 1953. She retired from Rockwell International as their receptionist. She later worked in Better Sportswear at John Wanamaker’s. Joan enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and loved her dogs.

She was the wife of and survived by Elmer G. Gardner, Jr., with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.

She is also survived by one daughter, Tracy (Gardner) Perate, wife of Neil Perate, 2 granddaughters, Ashley wife of Ben Grande, Jocelyn wife of Heath Kearney and 3 great-grand children. She is also survived by two sisters, Linda Barry, Kim (Barry) Suess and her husband Tom, and 2 brothers, Gene Barry husband of Shirley and Lynn Barry.

She was pre-deceased by two sons, Keith A. Gardner and Guy B. Gardner. She was also pre-deceased by a sister Beverly (Barry) Kear and brother Robert Barry Jr.

A memorial service will be held at Henninger Funeral Home, Inc. on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to the time of service.

Inurnment will be private at the discretion of the family in Charles Evan Cemetery.

Henninger Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
www.henningerfuneralhome.com

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