Gladys Ruth Garner, age 93, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Nellie Dewey; 11 siblings; husband, Eugene Garner; son, Randy Garner; and many other family and friends. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Robert Garner; grandchildren, Amanda (Leo) Preston, David (Nova) Garner, Cody Garner, Jacob Garner; great grandchildren, Noah and Aidan Preston; niece, Dawn Szydlowski; and many loving family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 3rd at St. Jude Parish, 1120 4 Mile Road NE, Grand Rapids with Fr. Ayub Francis Nasar officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family on Thursday, January 2, from 4-7 p.m. at MKD Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Drive NE, Belmont and one hour prior to Mass on Friday from 10-11 a.m. at church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.