Lynne Rae Gardner, 47, died Dec. 3, 2011 at her residence in Cornelius, NC. She was born on May 2, 1964 in Keene, New Hampshire and was a bookkeeper with an accountant firm. Her husband, William Gardner, preceded her in death on March 10, 1998. Lynne enjoyed reading, candle making, and spending time at the beach. She is survived by her father, Lawrence Porter of Charlestown, New Hampshire; her mother, Ann LaClair of Haines City, Florida; one daughter, Alexis Cook of Winston-Salem, NC; one brother, Trevor Porter of Fort Belvoir, VA; two sisters, Laurie Raffles of Mocksville, NC and Allbrea Porter of Atlanta, GA. Memorial service at Graham Funeral Home on December 8, 2011. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lynne Rae Gardner please visit our Sympathy Store. Service DEC 8. 6:00 PM (EST) Graham Funeral Home 635 Wilkesboro St.Mocksville, NC, 27028