Billie Hager Gardner
July 3, 1943 - October 25, 2025 (Age 82)
Billie Hager Gardner, age 82, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. A native of Cornelius, NC, Billie was a proud graduate of North Mecklenburg High School and a devoted member of Commonwealth United Methodist Church in Charlotte.
Billie was a woman of quiet strength and unwavering independence, known for her sharp mind and kind heart. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life—curling up with a good book, sharing laughter with her beloved sisters, and doting on her grandchildren, who lovingly knew her as the "Best Nana Ever." Her love for animals and passion for Duke Basketball were constants in her life, and she carried herself with grace and determination, always knowing exactly what she wanted.
She is survived by her children, Dawn (Perry) Beaver and DeRon (Brooke) Gardner; grandchildren, Jonathan, Gracie, and Hannah Beaver; and sisters, Mary Reid, April Phillippi, and Judy Lance. Billie also leaves behind a cherished circle of nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Gardner; sisters, Pat Brown and Marcy Frye; brother, Thomas Hager; and parents, Linnie and Willie Hager.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at McEwen Funeral Service – Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews Mint Hill Rd., Mint Hill, NC 28227. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM in the chapel. Billie’s ashes will be placed beside her beloved Ronnie at Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Rd., Mint Hill, NC 28227.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Charlotte or Carolina Caring Hospice, honoring Billie’s lifelong compassion and care for others.