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“So terribly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time. ”
1 of 46 | Posted by: Kathy Nickel - Florence, SC

“For the brief time that I was given to know Montye it was a great pleasure. Montye was such a beautiful person from inside out and she would brighten...Read More »
2 of 46 | Posted by: Tabitha Griffin - Rockledge, FL

“We are so saddened to hear about Montye. She is such a wonderful person and has such a beautiful smile! We are praying for you and your family. ...Read More »
3 of 46 | Posted by: Kelly A McGinty

“Montye was my roommate for most of our freshman year at Auburn. She was like a breath of fresh air! She was fun, funny, kind, energetic and a true...Read More »
4 of 46 | Posted by: Carrie Goodwin - GA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Chris.............My heart go out to you.....Reid and Cindy Rollins ”
5 of 46 | Posted by: Reid Rollins - Gastonia, NC

“I am so sorry for your loss! I will be praying for you and your beautiful family! Montye was a wonderful person! Heaven has a new and perfect...Read More »
6 of 46 | Posted by: Erin Dunn Mahoney - Seminole, FL

“Chris, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family in this dark time. Please accept our warmest thoughts and prayers. We're thinking of you! ...Read More »
7 of 46 | Posted by: Adrian Jolliffe - Grand Rapids , MI

“Chris, Just want to send my deepest condolences to you and your family. I will be praying for you and your girls. Shep ”
8 of 46 | Posted by: John Shepherd - Boone, NC

“Chris, we are so very sorry to learn of Montye. She was very special to us and our children. She was such a great role model for all. We will...Read More »
9 of 46 | Posted by: Manny & Roxanna Alvarez - Tampa, FL

“Chris, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am sorry for your loss. ”
10 of 46 | Posted by: Jonathan Inman - Apex, NC

“Chris, I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts... ”
11 of 46 | Posted by: Kedrick Lewis - Charlotte, NC

“Chris: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am sorry for your loss. ”
12 of 46 | Posted by: Matt McKenzie - Charlotte, NC

“Chris, My thoughts are with you and your family today. ”
13 of 46 | Posted by: Derek Bittner - High Point, NC

“my thought are with you and your family today ”
14 of 46 | Posted by: Lee Eudy - boston, MA

“Chris, I am deeply saddened for you and your daughter's loss. I pray the good Lord has a special job for Montye in eternity. God Bless you greatly. ”
15 of 46 | Posted by: Sean and Kristen Froelich - FL

“I was so saddened to hear the news of the passing of my old friend Montye. I can’t imagine the magnitude of the heartbreak and despair her Husband...Read More »
16 of 46 | Posted by: Matthew Steakley - Atlanta, GA

“What a beautiful angel Heaven has gained. God is not concerned with our comfort; He's more interested in our character. I believe that the grace,...Read More »
17 of 46 | Posted by: Cheron Peaches Hunter - Auburn, AL

“Chris, I can not begin to imagine the loss you are feeling but know that I send my deepest sympathies to you and your family during this time. I...Read More »
18 of 46 | Posted by: Brandon Russell - Charlotte, NC

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We are thankful we knew Montye and also thankful that she and Brooke remained...Read More »
19 of 46 | Posted by: Larry & Beverky Hensley - GA

“Chris, We were saddened to hear of Montye's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with both of your families and your beautiful girls. I'll never...Read More »
20 of 46 | Posted by: John and Sarah O'Brien - NC

“Montye and I went to middle school and played softball together for several years. After all these years I still remember how her smile could...Read More »
21 of 46 | Posted by: Denise Schnieders - Monroe, GA

“Gardner, I just want to pass along my deepest sympathies for you and your family. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. ”
22 of 46 | Posted by: Michael Baucom - Charlotte , NC

“Chris, I am so sorry to hear about about this, just remember she is in a better place now. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and...Read More »
23 of 46 | Posted by: Scott Ellman - Winter Park, FL

“So very sorry to hear the news... my thoughts are with you and your family. ITB, Tripp ”
24 of 46 | Posted by: Major George "Tripp" Brown

“We are deeply saddened by this news. Your family will be in our prayers. ITB, Corum ”
25 of 46 | Posted by: The Corum Family - Harrisburg, NC

“Just want to send my deepest condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you guys. ”
26 of 46 | Posted by: Chops Turner - Paducah, KY

“So sorry to hear about the passing of Montye. We will be praying for you and your girls. We also have a daughter named Anna (4 years old). I know...Read More »
27 of 46 | Posted by: Chad and Tracy Eakins - Cornelius, NC

“Chris, I will continue praying for you and your family. Though I never met Montye I know she was a special person in this world. May she rest in...Read More »
28 of 46 | Posted by: Samantha Haigler Nevins - FL

“Chris, Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. We are truly pained to hear of Montye's passing. We will keep you and your children...Read More »
29 of 46 | Posted by: Kevin & Karin Loftin - Charlotte, NC

“May knowing you are in the thoughts and prayers of others help you and your family through this time of sorrow. Please accept our most heartfelt...Read More »
30 of 46 | Posted by: Kern Campbell - Raleigh, NC

“My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I lost my father in April to Cancer and Parkinson's Disease, so I...Read More »
31 of 46 | Posted by: Forrest Zimmermann - Durham, NC

“Chris, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. As you are my brother, I am saddened by the loss of a family member. In The Bond. ...Read More »
32 of 46 | Posted by: Dwight Vinson - Franklin, NC

Christmas - Chris & Montye “Dear Chris, My heart is breaking for you and the girls through this difficult time. Keep Montye's memories alive for your girls and know that she...Read More »
33 of 46 | Posted by: Joanne Smith - Wellngton, FL

“We were saddened to hear the news of Montye's passing and our prayers have been with Montye and all her family, always. Please know that we will...Read More »
34 of 46 | Posted by: Janine and Dave Jackson

“Dear Ann & Terry, It seems like yesterday celebrating Montye's High School graduation at your home. Our thoughts were - what a beautiful, secure,...Read More »
35 of 46 | Posted by: Dick & Jackie Brookfield

“Montye was a high school friend of my daughters and was on the same softball team for several years. She will always be in my memories of one of the...Read More »
36 of 46 | Posted by: Levi Schatz - Atlanta, ID

“Ann, Terry, John and family, Our sincerest sympathy and prayers are with you. We will continue to pray for Montye's husband and daughters, as this...Read More »
37 of 46 | Posted by: Ken and Barb Saunier - Marietta, GA

“Chris, Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to you, your family, and all those whose life was made better by having known Montye. Kipp &...Read More »
38 of 46 | Posted by: Kipp Hollingsworth - NC

“Chris, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brad & Jennifer Yerhot ”
39 of 46 | Posted by: Brad Yerhot - Minneapolis, MN

“We were blessed to have known Montye. May your family be comforted by friends, family, memories, and the love and spirit she leaves with you. May...Read More »
40 of 46 | Posted by: Chris and Bob Weiss - Marietta, GA

“Dear Ann, Terry, John, and family, What a true blessing it has been to have called Montye a dear friend. She was truly the most kind, graceful,...Read More »
41 of 46 | Posted by: Claire Robinson - Roswell, GA

“Our hearts are broken for all of you. We are praying for God's comfort, peace, and direction as He holds you in His arms. John 14:1-4 What an...Read More »
42 of 46 | Posted by: Ron and Jackie Gallentine - GA

“We are so very sorry for your loss. Montye was a beautiful person, and we are so thankful to have known her. We wish you comfort and peace. Love, ...Read More »
43 of 46 | Posted by: The Reynolds - Raleigh, NC

“HEAVEN JUST WELCOMED THEIR NEWEST ANGEL. Our loss is Heaven's gain and your legacy will forever be with us. We loved you so much that we were...Read More »
44 of 46 | Posted by: Georgene Henderson & family (Fred, Taylor and Mary Martha) - FL

“Chris, Our thoughts are with you and your beautiful girls. Sending big hugs from NC. xxox, Drydens ”
45 of 46 | Posted by: Chris & Christine Dryden

“Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. ”
46 of 46 | Posted by: Cristin Ralston - friend


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Montye Teresa Gardner of Winter Park passed away July 5, 2011. She was born June 29, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia. She is survived by her husband Christopher J. Gardner; daughters Anna Grace and Julia; mother Anna Ortstadt; father Terry Ortstadt; and brother John Ortstadt. A visitation will be held Friday, July 8, 2011 from 6-8PM at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Winter Park. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 10AM at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church with interment following at Palm Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Margaret Mary’ Haiti Ministry Fund, 526 N. Park Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789.