Katrinka Gardner, beloved mother, grandmother, and retired United States Postal Worker, passed away on March 14, 2024, in Toledo, Ohio, United States.

Katrinka was born on September 14, 1940 in Asheville, North Carolina married to William Albert Gardner for 64 years and together they raised five children: Patricia (Gardner) Wynn, Sharon Gardner, Albert Gardner Jr., Cory Gardner, and Latia Gardner. She was a loving grandmother to 10 grandchildren.

Katrinka attended Raymond Elementary school and went on to graduate from Wendell Phillip High School. She dedicated 30 years of her life to the United States Postal Service before retiring.

Katrinka had many hobbies including swimming, serving as a lifeguard, playing games like Scramble, Sudki, and Boogie, and hosting gatherings where she would cook and bake delicious treats for her loved ones.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her memory will live on through her children and grandchildren.