Zulene “Sue” English Gardner, age 87, of Burnsville, passed away on Sunday, May 1st, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born June 11th, 1934 in Avery County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Doc and Julie King English.
Known to family and friends as “Sue”, Zulene was a devoted mother and homemaker who enjoyed planting flowers, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sons: Ned Higgins and Raymond Higgins, Sr.; daughter, Chloe Mello and four grandchildren: Lawrence Gardner, Crystal Banks, Jeffrey Higgins and Raymond Higgins, Jr.
Sue leaves behind to cherish her memory a son: Rex Allen Gardner (Barbara) of Morganton, NC; daughters: Linda Gardner and Jean Barns, both of Burnsville, and Rhonda Cox of Morganton, NC;: son-in-law, Mike Mello; daughter-in-law, Tracy Higgins; as well as a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, May 14th at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services.
Flowers are welcome, or memorial donations may be made to the family.
To send an online condolence please visit: www.yanceyfuneralservice.com
