Joei Lynn Gardner – age 40, of Chillicothe, MO passed away Sunday morning, August 29th, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO, after giving birth to a baby boy, Greyson Rockwell Gardner. Greyson preceded Joei in death on Saturday evening, August 28th, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Stith Funeral Home to help with final expenses. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM, Saturday, September 4th, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Trenton, MO. The family will receive friends one-hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Chillicothe, MO. Arrangements for Joei and Greyson have been entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. (660) 663-2117. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com