Richmond, Virginia
HARDY, Annie Mack Hawthorne, went to be with the Lord January 10, 2010. She was born August 12, 1929 in Lunenburg County, Kenbridge, Va., to the late Edward and Susie Spencer Hawthorne. Preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Hardy Sr., she is survived by her four children, James, Patricia, Mack and Brenda Hardy; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. She was the founder of the Highland Park Plaza, which was later renamed Ann Hardy Plaza in her honor. Her remains rest at the W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home at 2700 North Ave., where family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 15. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 16, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, Rev. A. Lincoln James officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
To Pat, Brenda, Mack and James, I sorry to hear the loss of your mother. My parents (Walter & Julia Jeffries) were good friends when we were children. She's at peace now and in a better place with her maker. God bless the family
Walter and Julia Jeffries, Sr.
Betty Jeffries Crenshaw
January 26, 2010 | Richmond, VA
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Darlene Martin & Charles Stamper
January 23, 2010
To the family of Ms.Hardy,
I want to send my condolences to the family Ms.Hardy was a blessing to all that walked in her path she was such a delightful woman i remember when my brother and daughter started going to the plaza it was a blessing to walk in there every morning to someone so loving caring and compassionate she treated all children equally rather they had or did'nt they were all as one in her eyes.Ms Hardy will truely be missed by so many without her in so many lives i don't...
January 21, 2010
To the family of Ms. Ann,
May God bring you comfort in the days to come.I grew up in Jackson Ward with
James, Brenda, Mack and Brenda. I will always remember Ms. Ann for her kind and sweet spirit.
Carol Reed-Jones (Twig)
January 19, 2010 | Varina, VA
To Ms.Hardy...I miss u so much.You was in my heart..I thank you for beenin my head start teacher.It was funny that I lived across the street from you...So gettin in trouble was never a problem...I will always love you...My birthday coming..Yo lil Man ready to be 19..Can you believe that...R.I.P Ms.Hardy A.K.A GMA
Marvin Woodson
January 19, 2010 | Richmond, VA
To the Hardy family may God keep you strong in your hour of grief ,but just remember sun shine comes in the morning.
arthur jenkins
January 17, 2010 | Fort Walton Bch, FL
"I shall die, but that is all I shall do for death..."
~Edna St. Vincent Millay
Just sitting here thinking about Ms. Anne nurturing spirit: the clubs, the excursions, and the monitoring of all the kids on St. John Street in Jackson Ward (not to speak of our Saturday morning breakfasts of scrambled cheese and eggs, fried potatoes and onions, and slab bacon). I'm here to tell you that Highland Park got lucky for her residence. And when the Saints go marching in, she will...
Robert W. (Bobby) Lewis
January 16, 2010 | San Francisco, CA
To the family: All of you are in my prayers and I love you with all my heart. There are no words that I can say to ease the pain. She's in a better place and watching over us all. I am here for all of you.
Mrs. Anne, I'm still having a tough time believing that you're gone. You were a great woman and I'm thankful for the opportunity to know you. I have so many great memories of you (from the center, to family gatherings, to just frequent visits) Its never easy to say goodbye, so I...
Ciera Meade
January 15, 2010
To the Family:
Mrs. Ann was a wonderful and community spirited person. May you find comfort in your faith in the days to come and your memories. God Bless.
Captain Adrianne McLemore, RPD
January 15, 2010 | Richmond, VA
