Mary Ellen Giannini, 83, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, under Hospice care.

She was born in Charlottesville, Va, on December 5, 1940 to Sanford Horace Gardner and Dorothy Wood Gardner, who both predeceased her along with her brothers, Sanford Ashby Gardner, David Edwin Gardner, Cecil Hudson Gardner, and Kenneth Williams Gardner. She was also predeceased by her husband, George Vernon Giannini; sister in-law, Juanita Giannini Bencoach; and her oldest daughter, Karen Elizabeth Giannini Dwier.

She is survived by her brother, Lewis Martin Gardner; her son, Michael Vernon Giannini; daughter, Joan Ellen Giannini Harlow; grandson, Michael Wayne Harlow; many nieces and nephews; and one special niece, Rosanna Louise Bencoach.

She was a member of the Eastern Star and Rivanna Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening, May 5, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hill and Wood Funeral Home, 201 1st St N. Charlottesville, Va 22902.

A graveside service will be held Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery, 1701 Chesapeake St, Charlottesville, Va 22902.

A special thank you to the Hospice of the Piedmont team for taking extra special care of our mother.

For more information and to offer condolences, Hill and Wood Funeral Service.