Gardner, Ann P., 87, of Louisville passed away September 28, 2009 at her residence.
She was born in Louisville, Ky and a homemaker. She was an ambulance driver for the American Red Cross Motor Corp. from 1943-1946, was the former owner of the Academy of Charm from 1949-1950, director of the Miss Kentucky Pageant for the Miss American Pageant from 1950-1956, and had a radio show from 1951-1954 called the Homemaker Harmony.
She is survived by her loving husband Robert E. Gardner, children Sharon Gardner Rahman, Robert E. Gardner II, and Richard Lee Gardner; grandchildren Nick Rahman, Robert Gardner III, Krystina Gardner, Park Gardner.
Funeral service will be 1pm Thursday at Owen Funeral Home-Jeffersontown, 9318 Taylorsville Road with entombment in Resthaven Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4-8pm on Wednesday and after 11am on Thursday. Expressions may be made to Hosparus of Louisville.
Online condolence at www.owenfuneralhome.com.