Arden – Alice Gardner Blalock, 90, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Mack and Mattie Hutchins Gardner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother; Bill Gardner and two sisters; Juanita Thorne and Mary Martha Hicks. Mrs. Blalock is survived by two nephews; Bill and Vince Gardner of Arden. A graveside service will be held 2pm, Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.