Funeral services for Mary Sue Hardiman, age 87 of Ardmore, will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Cothren officiating. Burial will follow in New Grove Cemetery beside her husband Roy W. Hardiman. Mrs. Hardiman passed away Monday morning in Lincoln Medical Center.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of Mary Jane Ayers, was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include three daughters Betty Joyce Hardiman of Ardmore, TN, Rosa Lee Hardiman of Ardmore, AL, and Julia Ann Atchley and husband Myles of Fayetteville, two sons Dwayne H. Hardiman and wife Patricia of Ardmore, TN, Bobby H. Hardiman and wife Patty of Fayetteville, brother John Ayers of Fayetteville, many grandchildren, many, many great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hardiman was preceded in death by two sons James Wesley Hardiman and wife Sandra and Roy Hardiman, Jr. and one daughter Linda Faye Hardiman Brooks and husband Carl Dwayne.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening 5-8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
To: Julia and families:
So sorry to hear the loss of your loved one. I know there is an emptiness in your heart. May God put His loving arms around you and comfort you in this very difficult time.
Just let your family and friends help you in this time of grief.
May God bless you and comfort you.
Sincerely, Katie
When tomorrow starts without me, And I’m not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn’t cry The way you did today, While thinking of the many things, We didn’t get to say. I know how much you love me, As much as I love you, And each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand, And said my place was ready, In heaven far above, And that I’d have to leave behind All those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye, For all my life, I’d always thought, I didn’t want to die. I had so much to live for, So much yet to do, It seemed almost impossible, That I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, The good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, And all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, Just even for awhile, I’d say good-bye and kiss you And maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized, That this could never be For emptiness and memories, Would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, My heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through heaven’s gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne, He said “This is eternity, And all I’ve promised you.” Today for life on earth is past, But here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, But today will always last, And since each day’s the same way There’s no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful, So trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things, You knew you shouldn’t do. But you have been forgiven And now at last you’re free. So won’t you take my hand And share my life with me? So when tomorrow starts without me, Don’t think we’re far apart, For every time you think of me, I’m right here, in your heart. Earths’ loss is Heavens’ gain. May God be with you.
I am so very sorry for your loss.Earths’ loss is Heavens’ gain. God Bless you.
I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Know that you are in are thoughts and prayers.
To the Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, but I know you must have a wealth of wonderful memories to help sustain you during this very difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and Keep You.
Dwayne, Tricia, and family,
It was with sadness I read of the passing of your Mother/Grandmother. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I may not see you quite as often, but I still think of you and send you all my love.