Alberta Garner 1937-2023

Alberta Ann Garner, 86, of Holton, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born Oct. 25, 1937, in Topeka, the daughter of Henry Wallace and Anna Mary (Dietz) Pinger. 

She graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Shortly after graduation she took to her role as homemaker. In her spare time, she could be found gardening or caring for animals. She was licensed in wildlife rehabilitation through the state of Kansas. Alberta also participated in the Holton Bowling League for many years.   

Alberta married William Leroy Garner on July 26, 1956, in Topeka. They celebrated nearly 29 years of marriage before his passing on June 23, 1985. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, George Wallace “Wally” and Charles Edwin “Butch” Pinger; a granddaughter, Jessie McKee; and a great-granddaughter, Natalie Garner. 

Survivors include three daughters, Lena Garner of Willis, Sharon Pyles (Ben) of Topeka and Linda Morfitt (Lonnie) of Whiting; a son, Troy Garner (Claudia) of Larkinburg; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. 

Private family inurnment will be held at a later date in Larkinburg Cemetery. A guestbook is available to be signed at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton.

Memorials may be given to the Holton Fire Department, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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