Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Thelma Jean Gardner Maloney

Thelma Jean Gardner Maloney, age 81 passed away on February 16, 2020 in Lakeland Florida.  She was born on May 23, 1938 in Indian Valley in Floyd County, Virginia to Lawrence and Blanche Gardner.  

Jean is survived by her son, Phillip Keith of Lakeland; granddaughters, Crystal Keith of Bastrop Texas and Brittany Jean Keith of Lakeland; grandson, Thomas Keith of Christiansburg Virginia; five great-grandchildren, Makayla Collins, Makenzie Collins, Cole Chapman, Evelyn Jean Chapman, and Reese Jean Keith; and brother, Charles Gardner (Beth) of Lakeland. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Maloney.  Jean attended public schools in Floyd through her Junior year in high school.  She graduated from Christiansburg High School in 1956.  An accomplished seamstress, she worked in the garment industry in Christiansburg, Jonesville, and other locations in Virginia.  After moving to Lakeland, she worked in the upholstery division of Piper Aircraft.  She retired from Publix Supermarkets after over 20 years of service.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel in light of the recent developments with the COVID-19/Coronavirus.
  
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to your favorite charity.

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