Alicia Renay Gardner's Obituary
Alicia Renay Gardner of Warren, Michigan gave her soul to God on October 1, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained from being struck by a vehicle as she was crossing the main road Van Dyke. She was born November 9, 2002 at St. John Hospital in Detroit, the daughter of Jennifer Gardner. She attended Van Dyke Public Schools (Lincoln Middle School) she was currently in the 8th grade so happy to almost be in high school. Alicia was also a member of Harvest Church, Pastor Curtis. Alicia loved to read and dance with her cousins, her family and friends, sing, cheer, and play with her dolls. Her main priority was her doll Savannah. She would dress her up head to toe and hold her close. Wherever she was, Savannah was. If you knew Alicia, you knew she was loved. Alicia had plenty of nicknames; Ish, Stankey Butt, Tete Girl, Pretty Girl, Nooni, etc. Alicia was known for her outgoing spirit. She loved to ride her bike up and down Studebaker. She would ride her bike almost every day with her best friend, though she was more like a sister, Iglesha and her 2 little special cousins Kei'Mari and Kei'Arie Tillman. They were so special to her. Alicia was one of the greatest gifts given to her family. She was so beautiful and filled with joy. Ish was under the care of her guardians Christine Gardner and Keith Tillman, Sr., her fantastic grandparents. They loved Alicia and taught her life itself everyday. They had powerful conversations, lots of laughs and giggles. Alicia made sure, no matter what, every single day, she made it her priority to say before school to her mother and grandparents, I love y'all, see y'all later with hugs and kisses.
Alicia is survived by her mother Jennifer Gardner, her grandmother Christine Gardner, granddad Keith Tillman, Sr., all 3 at home. Alicia leaves behind her uncle Keith Tillman, Jr., Michael Payne, Terelle Tilles, aunt Arielle Tillman, Great-uncles John (Teresa), Jimmy and Charlie Payne, Great-aunts Tammy, Mary and Debbie (James) Payne, great-grandmother Joann Payne, and her best friend/sister Iglesha Rogan.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 6th from 3 pm till time of service 7 pm at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 8129 Packard in Warren. Burial at Grandlawn Cemetery in Detroit.
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