{"id":1118,"date":"2020-03-09T19:35:30","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T00:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.flywheelsites.com\/madison-range\/?page_id=1118"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:23:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:23:20","slug":"resident-of-the-month","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atlasseniorliving.com\/madison-range\/resident-of-the-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Resident of the Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Our April Resident of the Month, Renee Gardner, has built a beautiful life centered on love, resilience, and dedication to her family. She has been happily married to the love of her life, Don, for an incredible 69 years. Together, they raised two sons, Donnie and Scott, both of whom went on to graduate from Auburn University. Renee\u2019s journey as a mother included unique challenges, as one of her sons was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, yet through her unwavering support and encouragement, he has gone on to live a successful and fulfilling life. Her legacy continues to grow through her three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, all of whom are part of the close-knit family she treasures.<\/p>

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After spending 30 years devoted to her family, Renee pursued her own educational goals and graduated with honors from Auburn University with a degree in English, later becoming a teacher. Her past hobbies include sewing clothes for her loved ones, water skiing, dancing, and decorating cakes. Known for her kind and giving spirit, Renee loves participating in arts and crafts and loves a good game of bingo. She is deeply loved by fellow residents and staff alike, and we are truly proud to celebrate and know such a remarkable woman.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Stories of Joy: Resident of the Month Renee Gardner Our April Resident of the Month, Renee Gardner, has built a beautiful life centered on love, resilience, and dedication to her family. She has been happily married to the love of her life, Don, for an incredible 69 years. 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