Shirley Hardie

Shirley Mae Hardie age 70, of Joliet IL, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. Born April 5, 1942 in Joliet to the late Mabel Nee Hall and Elijah Leadingham, she was a lifetime Joliet resident. She attended Eliza Kelly, Washington and Joliet Township Central.

Preceded in death by her husband, Charles (2002); her parents; two brothers, Curtis and Everette Leadingham; and one sister, Doris Minor

Beloved mother of sons, Gary (Jackie) Hardie of Joliet and James Wendell (Retha) Hardie of Harriman, TN;
Grandmother of Christopher Hardie, Kayla Purdy; Samantha (Heath) Snow, Darryl Farmer, Olivia Hardie, Dwight Farmer and Charles Eli Hardie;
Great-Grandmother of Elijah Matthew Purdy, Cade Snow and another due late fall;
Dear sister of Marlene (Roy ) Norris;
Fond niece of Goldie (Jessie) Fugett; many nieces, nephews and dear friends also survive.

Shirley was a great hostess who loved cooking, but she most enjoyed being around her family and friends.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 11:30A.M. in the Crab Orchard Cemetery, Oakdale .