Helen Queisser Gardner

Helen Queisser Gardner, 66, passed away at her home in Roswell, GA November 30, 2010. She had been ill for several years from emphysema. Helen was born June 15, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to Arthur and Ruth Cain Queisser. She attended St. Joan of Arc Grade School, St. Agnes Academy and Butler University, all in Indianapolis. In high school, she was a cheerleader for neighboring Cathedral High School, and while at Butler served as a secretary in the athletic office for legendary coach, Tony Hinkle, a close family friend. She worked as a server at the Melody Inn, a teacher at her old grade school, St. Joan of Arc, and lifeguard, all in Indianapolis, before starting a 37 year career in as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines. She started her career in Chicago, but in the early 1970’s moved to the Atlanta, GA area. She thoroughly enjoyed flight attending and it was a perfect job for her friendly, bubbly personality. She married Jim Gardner, a Delta pilot, in 1976, and they had one child, Michael Gardner, born Nov. 6, 1980, who was the pride of her life. While she and Jim later divorced, they worked hard together to raise Michael, now a Marietta, GA policeman. Helen is survived by her son, Michael, sisters - Sally Richardson, Carol Cox, and Gail (Pete) Blainey, brothers - Tom, Leo (Kathy) and Harold (Kandi) Queisser, and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by many, many loving friends and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents and nephews - Michael Queisser and Shaun Queisser. There will be two separate services, one in Marietta, GA and later one in Indianapolis. In Marietta, the visitation will be Saturday, December 4th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 6:00 PM at Mayes Ward Dobbins Funeral Home, 180 Church St. N.E. In Indianapolis, the calling will be Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 10am-noon, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at noon at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 7200 Sarto Dr. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, which provides support to the families of police officers fallen in the line of duty, at www.nleomf.org. Condolences may be made on the Mayes Ward Dobbins website – www.mayeswarddobbins.com.

Helen Queisser Gardner

December 3, 2010