EMMA LOU HARDIN

Emma Lou Hardin, 87, of Richmond, Mo, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Emma Lou was born on November 18, 1929 in Camden, Mo to Kermit and Euna (Howell) Stonner. She married Porter Keith Hardin of Camden, Mo on November 10, 1948. He preceded her in death on February 2, 2011.

Survivors include, 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Ross and Christine Annette Hardin of Plano, Tx, David and Margaret "Peggy" Hardin of Loudon, Tn, 1 daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Christopher Oyler of Richmond, a sister, Joyce Pavitt of Kansas City, Mo, 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Emma Lou was preceded in death by a sister, Beulah Thompson.

Emma Lou was a homemaker. She also worked as a bookkeeper for Ray Carroll Co-op and Hardin T.V. for several years. She was a member of the Camden Methodist Church. Emma Lou enjoyed crocheting and bird watching. She especially enjoyed watching butterflies. She had lived in the Richmond area most of her life.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either South Point Cemetery or Cravens Cemetery.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at the Cravens Cemetery, near Camden. There will be no family visitation. Burial will be in the Cravens Cemetery. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.