Carolyn Cole Hardie
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Dec 15th, 2014
- Death Date: Dec 15, 2014
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Biography: Carolyn Cole Hardie, 79, of Little Rock, died Monday, December 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merrill Cole and Helen Cole Littleton, her first husband, Farrell McEwen, and her late husband, Rev. Richard B. Hardie Jr. She is survived by her children, Ellen McEwen, Melissa Stillings and husband Tim, Matthew McEwen and wife Mandy, Richard B. Hardie III and wife Celeste, Kathleen Hardie and husband Dr. Joe Stenger, Elizabeth James and husband Ted, brother Jerry Cole and wife Beverly, sister Annette Watson and husband Terry. Carolyn was ?Mema? to all of her grandchildren: Patrick, Becky, Brett, Josh, Jesse, Rachelle, Gregory, Lauren, Will, Haley, Katherine, Scott, Peyton, and Sydney. Great Grandchildren, Arabel and Isla. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Bill Cole, and Sister Bette Ellis. Carolyn was born in Omaha, Arkansas in 1935 and spent her childhood years in Conway, Arkansas. After attending the University of Arkansas, she became a resident of Little Rock. She was a member of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church for the past 60 years where she served many terms as Elder and Deacon. Her working career included: Preschool Teacher, Travel Agent, Recruiter for Austin College, and Officer in the banking industry. She will be remembered best for her devotion to her family and friends, and her volunteer work for Alzheimer?s Arkansas, Odyssey Hospice, St. Vincent hospital, Presbyterian Village, and Pleasant Valley Living Center. Carolyn and Dick traveled extensively around the world, and she especially loved travels to Scotland where they lived for a short time. She will be remembered by her ?adopted? Scottish family and special friends. She was an avid sports fan, and especially supported any team with which her children or grandchildren were involved. All of her friends, family, extended Scottish family, and co-workers would call her a living example of Christ, showing unconditional love to all those around her. A Memorial Service will be held at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church at 10:00am Saturday, December 20, 2014, followed by a celebration of her life in the Fellowship Hall. Memorials can be made to Alzheimer?s Arkansas in memory of Carolyn and Rev. Richard B. Hardie, Jr. or Westover Hills Presbyterian Church in memory of Carolyn Hardie. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
What a Loss!
To never hear ?Oh Me? again in that sweet accent.
It was our privilege to have her in our lives.
God Bless
So sorry to hear of your mother's death. You will be in our prayers through this difficult time. Our condolences go out to you and your whole family.
Carolyn was such a blessing to Preacher Dick and to us all. Very hard to believe she has passed. I know she will be sorely missed by all her friends and family.