of Benton, AR
January 14, 1918 - March 23, 2014
Melver Evelyn Collins Hardin, 96, of Benton died Sunday, March 23, 2014. She was born January 14, 1918 in Monticello, AR to the late Sam and Mary Elisabeth (Burrough) Collins and worked for the Bryant School system. She attended Benton First Assembly of God Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Beb Hardin; her son, Jimmy Hardin; a granddaughter, Brandy Hardin; two brothers and five sisters.
Survivors include three sons, Gerald Hardin (Margaret) of Benton, Jerry Hardin of Hot Springs, and James Hardin of Benton; one daughter, Suzanne Claunch (Randy) of Hobbs, NM; five grandchildren, Eugene, Russell, Brian, Raymond and Teresa Coffey; eight great-grandchildren, Bradley, Jennifer, Taylor, Breann, Chase, Lauren, Brittany and Alex; and two great-great-grandchildren, Ethan and Liem.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) with Bro. Gene Husky officiating. Interment will follow in New Rosemont Memorial Park in Benton. Serving as pallbearers are Eugene Hardin, Russell Hardin, Brian Hardin, Bradley Hardin, Robert Pierce and Bobby Pierce. Alex Martinez and Raymond Hardin will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, March 25th at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideon Memorial Bible Representative, P.O. Box 415, Benton, AR 72015, or to The Missions Department, First Assembly of God Church, 1801 Hot Springs Hwy, Benton, AR 72015.
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11 Condolence(s)
Forest
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Suzanne, you are in our thoughts and prayers today - so sorry about your mom but comfort in knowing where she is - in the arms of Jesus. Love you both so much. Forest and Wanda Srader
Forest Srader
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Suzanne - So sorry to hear about your precious mother - we extend our sympathy and prayers.
Rev. Forest W. Srader
Dee McCool
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
My prayers are with your family. She always had such a smile when I delivered her meals.
Chris and Tiffani Ball
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
We are praying for you and your family during this time but we know she is with Jesus. We will continue to hold you up during this time and know the Comforter will be there with you.
Bob, Becky and Robert Bender
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
We are covering you, Randy and your family with our prayers! We know that she has gone to be with the Lord she loved so much. May all of you know the comfort that only our soon coming King can give to you.
Jack and Judy Davies
Monday, March 24, 2014
Suzanne and family, We were sad to hear of the loss of your dear mother but we know she is with Jesus. We send our love and condolences and pray that the Lord comforts you in this sad time.
Jack & Judy
The Kringels
Monday, March 24, 2014
Suzanne & Randy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are holding you up in prayer and believe that the Holy Spirit will give you comfort and peace during this most difficult time.
The Kringels
Shelly zuber
Monday, March 24, 2014
So sorry for your loss, I enjoyed getting to see Ms. Hardin every week delivering her meals. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul & Emma Jean
Monday, March 24, 2014
Suzanne and Randy,
Our hearts break not to be there with you. Our prayers are constant for you and God's grace is sufficient for you in this hour. Our love is perpetual for you at all times.Would like to be there to help you.
With all our our love,
Dad and Mom
Sandra Claunch
Monday, March 24, 2014
The Lord knows that you are grieve, and that your heart is aching, may He hold you and your brother's close to Him and comfort each tenderly
"..The LORD has comforted His people and will have compassion upon them in their sorrow." ISAIAH 49:13
Ricky & Renee Claunch
Monday, March 24, 2014
Suzanne, Just want you to know we are so sorry for your loss. Also, I'm sorry we cannot be there for you physically but we are prayerfully.
Love,
Ricky & Renee