Helen Marie Hardwick, 84, of Richmond, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Helen was born August 23, 1935 to William Eli and Etta (Littleton) Craig.  She married Williams Tyrus Bailey of Camden, on April 18, 1951 and he died March 26, 1963.  She later married Howard Hardwick, Jr. and they later divorced.

Helen grew up, was educated and spent her entire life in Richmond.  She is survived by one daughter, Kerri Lynette George and husband Ray of Richmond, two sons: James William Bailey of Independence and Monte Raye Bailey of Kansas City, one sister, Pauline Smith of Beaufort, South Carolina and four grandchildren: Kayla George of Richmond, Guy Jenkins of Excelsior Springs, Ty Bailey of Kansas City, Cole Bailey of Kansas City and six nieces.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Donald Wayne Craig and William Eli Craig, Jr. and one sister, Maxine Craig who died in infancy.  Helen was formerly employed by Ferguson Manufacturing in Richmond and retired in 2000 from the State Habilitation Center in Higginsville.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Richmond and enjoyed arts and crafts and decorating for all holidays.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Ray County Humane Society.  They can either be dropped of or mailed to, in care of the family, to 507 East Main St. - P. O. Box 190, Richmond, 64085

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery.  Thurman Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of these arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Helen by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com