Background
Gardner, Thomasina Hammond was born on February 26, 1922 in Ridge Springs, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Willie W. and Virgia (Quattlebaum) H.
Gardner, Thomasina Hammond was born on February 26, 1922 in Ridge Springs, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of Willie W. and Virgia (Quattlebaum) H.
AB, Benedict College, 1947; Master of Education, South Carolina. State College, 1968.
Teacher, Hampton Elementary School, Leesville, South Carolina., 1941-1943; teacher, Allendale (South Carolina.) County Public Schools, 1943-1964; library, Allendale (South Carolina.) County Public Schools, 1964-1984. Freelance librarian, Allentown, since 1984.
Member home economic planning committee Clemson University Extension Service, Allendale, since 1984. Member committee Allendale County Spring Festival, 1973-1982. Member mebership committee Allendale County Arts Council, 1985-1986, also vice chair.
Member Friends of Allendale Public Library. Past co-chairman Allendale Beautification Committee, 1985-1986. President American Legion Auxiliary, Allendale.
Member American Association of University Women, AARP, NACCP, Allendale County Retired Educators Association, South Carolina Retired Educators Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Clubs: Women of the Low Country (Hilton Head Island, South Carolina). Les Dames Art (vice president since 1979) (Allendale).
Married Leon Foriest Gardner, August 1, 1942. Children: Leon F., Edward W., Carolyn Vermelle, Erwin Basil.