Edna Dale Willis Gardner passed away March 7th, 2020 with complications from dementia. Edna was born in Paris , Va. on September 1st 1929 and was one of 10 children. Edna was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Raymond R. Gardner. Edna and Ray were residents of the No. Va. area for over 36 years before retiring to Englewood Florida in 1985. Edna received her degree in Medical Record Technology and served in the medical record field for almost 50 years. She was the Director of Medical Records at Northern Virgina Doctors Hospital and Greater Laurel Hospital. Edna enjoyed bowling, biking and playing bridge. Edna loved studying U. S. History. She was a volunteer for " Meals on Wheels" and Hospice of Englewood. She was a member of Paris UMC, Paris, Va. Friendship United Methodist Church, Falls Church Va., Immanuel UMC, Annandale Va. and Englewood UMC in Florida. She is survived by her daughters, Janet White( Mark) of Marshall, Cheryl Szabo of Ashburn, son in law Gary Szabo of Leesburg, grandchildren, Jack White( Emily) of Front Royal, Patrick Szabo of Leesburg, and Ashleigh White of Front Royal and a great- granddaughter, Ella Claire White of Front Royal. She is survived by her siblings, Mary Smith of Farmington, Connecticut, M. Ann Jackson of Winchester, Sara Callahan of Woodbridge and James Willis( JoAnn) of Stephenson, Va. She is also survived by 19 nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held at Colonial Funeral Home on Thursday, March 12, at 12:00 noon. Donations may be made to: Blue Ridge Hospice 333 West Cork St. # 405 Winchester, VA 22601