Denise L. Gardner, Age 49, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. Beloved mother of Nichole. Dearest daughter of Harry and Danielle. Dear sister of Dennis Lisa and Donald. Loving grandmother "Nana" of Mackenzie & Makayla. Dear aunt of Aaron, Rebecca & David. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. In state Saturday, 10:00am with Funeral Service at 11:00am at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 24158 Goddard Road, Taylor. Visitation Thursday, 5-9pm and Friday, 1-9pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Interment at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock. Memorials suggested to St. Paul United Church of Christ and American Cancer Society.