Photo courtesy of Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home
Gary, Indiana
On Tuesday, February 2, 2015, Keneatha Ann Hardin made her transition to be with the Lord. Born May 8, 1952, she was the first child born to the union of Jett and Pearl Hardin.
A lifetime resident of Gary, Indiana, she was a graduate of West Side High School and Sawyer Business College. Keneatha was a dedicated employee at the Hammond Housing Authority, where she was a Senior Service Manager for 24 years. Keneatha's passion and heart's desire was to serve the community, especially the residents at the Hubert Humphrey Building. Her famous laugh will echo through our hearts and minds throughout eternity.
Keneatha was preceded in death by her parents, three aunts, one uncle, precious daughter Janice Ann Hardin, sister, Janice
G. Hardin and brother Billy (LaTasha) Miles.
She leaves to cherish her memory, three sons, Kenneth (Crystal) Trout, Glen and Kirk Hardin; one daughter, Kenyatta Hardin; two sisters, Jettina (Willie) Hardin and Enith (Kevin) Walters; two brothers, David (Erica) Hardin and Steven Hardin, all of Gary, Indiana; very special friend, Larry Wright of Chicago, Illinois; thirteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, neighbors, other relatives and friends.
All services at Smith, Bizzell and Warner Funeral Home, 4209 Grant Street, Gary, Indiana
Visitation: Wednesday February 11, 2015 from 2 until 8 p.m. (family hour 6-8 p.m.)
Funeral Service: Thursday February 12, 2015 at 11 a.m.
Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery - Gary, Indiana
Auntie we really miss you. life has been very hard lately but we know your steady watching us please understand auntie we need you alot but we will figure it out
Kristian Hardin
September 10, 2024 | Gary, IN | Family
Continued prayers for the family for your loss of your dear family member. She’ll always be remembered for all who knew her. Rest on!
Princella Askew
February 03, 2024 | East Chicago, IN | Friend
I know you have everyone laughing in heaven with your great laugh you had
You were an Angel here on the earth to many of your clients
I was fortunate to have you in my life
Maria B
February 02, 2020 | Coworker
Kennetha,
you are so missed by all the residents of what was Columbia Center.
Lisa Fields
February 02, 2020 | Hammond, IN | Friend
To the Family of Keneatha, Iam so sorry for your loss. I've known Keneatha for years. I shall always remember her as she was, a wonderful and careing person. God bless all of you.
Adam Eads
February 04, 2016 | Hammond, IN
To: The Hardin family Wow! how did I miss Keneatha passing just saw her memorial in today's paper. I share your loss your family and my family lived in the same neighborhood Brunswick.we had lots of fun . the last time I saw Keneatha was bout a year in a half ago her, Tina my husband and myself all had breakfast together we talked about old times and we acted like it was yesterday Keneatha and Tina had me cracking up laughing I mean that's the way the family are good people and fun to be...
Gladys and the entire Gross family
May 08, 2015 | NWI, IN
How do you describe a person who always thought of the other person before themselves? A person who would reach for the moon and the stars to help their fellow man. A person whose heart overflowed with care and empathy for anyone and everyone she met. A person who went above and beyond to help all. I have never meant anyone as giving and caring as Keneatha. She was an angel amongst us, without a doubt. She has left a huge void for all the people whom she assisted day in and day out. Her love...
MC B
February 25, 2015 | IN
How do you describe a person who always thought of the other person before themselves? A person who would reach for the moon and the stars to help their fellow man. A person whose heart overflowed with care and empathy for anyone and everyone she met. A person who went above and beyond to help all. I have never meant anyone as giving and caring as Keneatha. She was an angel amongst us, without a doubt. She has left a huge void for all the people whom she assisted day in and day out. Her love...
MC B
February 24, 2015 | IN
I still laugh and smile about the train rides from Gary to Chicago. I will miss your smile and laugh and our train ticket secret. Rest in Heaven. My condolences to the family.
Betty Davis
February 15, 2015 | Toledo, OH