Carol Hardin

Lauderdale by the Sea - On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, Carol Lockwood Hardin, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at age 87 in Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida. Carol was born on April 9, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Howard and Jean Lockwood. Carol graduated from Miss Doherty's College Preparatory School for Girls in 1949, and attended the University of Cincinnati, where she was a member of the Kapp Alpha Theta sorority. On November 17th, 1951, she married Oliver Hardin. They raised five children, Haven, Hilary, Howard, Todd and Terry. Carol was a person of faith and lived her life serving others through her involvement with the Cincinnati Junior League, sorority alumni, and various local philanthropic organizations. Whatever Carol was involved in, it was with gusto and enthusiasm. Her unbending support was always noticed at each and every activity of her five children logging innumerable miles carpooling in her station wagon. Everybody knew "Grandma" for her trademark cheers at her grandsons sporting events. She was also known as an outstanding bridge player among her lady's bridge clubs in Ft. Lauderdale. Carol loved to dance and the only thing she enjoyed better than going to a party was having one. Carol was preceded in death by her son Todd and is survived by her husband, four children, thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on July 20th, 2018, at St. Rose Church, 2501 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, at 9:30 a.m. with a burial service at Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave. immediately following. In remembrance of Carol please make any contributions to the charity of your choice. Geo. H. Rohde & Son Funeral Home serving the family. Online condolences at rohdefuneral.com

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Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Jul. 1, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Carol Hardin

12 Entries

July 7, 2018

Be assured that God keeps in his memory those whom we have loss in death. He will continue to be with the family at this very sad time. My sincere condolences at the passing of your beloved Carol...Psalms 116:15

Marie Celestino

July 6, 2018

May your beautiful soul rest in the hands of Our Lord and Savior.

Sandy Sullivan

July 4, 2018

May Our Lord ease your grief and lessen your sadness with the many sweet memories held deeply in your hearts. We are truly saddened with this great loss to our Assumption parish family in Lauderdale by the Sea. Carol's beauty and smile radiate kindness which will always be remembered. We pray that Carol rests in peace in the heavenly kingdom with those who went before him. Our deep condolences are with all of you at this time of great loss.

Sharon Noonan Scott

July 3, 2018

One of the things I clearly remember to this day is going to the wedding of Ollie and Carol. I was very young and I thought she looked absolutely beautiful. Her dress, her hair, the whole celebration to my little girl mind was like a fairy tale and I was there. I slept with the cake under my pillow. My deepest condolences to all the family in your tragic loss.

Sharon Noonan Scott

July 3, 2018

Thinking of you Ollie and Haven and sending my deepest sympathy for your loss. Carol was the family tree guru and researched the Noonan tree with determination and gusto. Many good memories including the fabulous party in the little house at SMU...we all had such a great time, the police were called!
Carol loved all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren but suffered the pain of losing one of them.....now she is with her beloved son, Todd.

Fondest regards,
Sharon Noonan Scott

Julie Groves Carlisle

July 3, 2018

Thinking of the family during this difficult time. A big hug to the Fugazzi boys and Haven!

July 2, 2018

I am sorry for your loss. May the words at Acts 5:28,29 be of hope to the family at this sad time.

Lisa Rosengard

June 30, 2018

My favorite memory of Carol was Christmas In Florida. She made me feel part of the family, picked me up at the airport, bought me presents and stayed up late talking! And I got to sign the famous table cloth. Sending much love to all the Hardins!

Susie & John Wilson

June 29, 2018

This world has lost a very special lady. May she rest peacefully. We are fortunate to have known Carol.

Julie Mauk Vorpe

June 29, 2018

Thanks for all the wonderful memories! You will be missed by many.

David Mauk

June 29, 2018

Carol was an indomitable force of nature, & motherhood. She didnt hold back in defending & preparing her cubs for their lives outside the den. She championed her brood & their next generations with passion & purpose. For me, sharing our secluded homes on Little Twig Hill, as our driveway in Indian Hill was named, Carol & her family were a second family, where we jumped to her call, swam under her watchful eyes, & enjoyed the comaraderie of us nine kids doing our thing in growing up together. Im thankful for Carol being a big part of those memories. Very best wishes to those Hardin siblings & Ollie, with whom Carols heartfelt presence will be deeply missed.

Michael Wilson

June 29, 2018

Carol was a wonderful lady and a part of many peoples lives. I have only the nicest and most fond memories of her and Ollie. Our family will remember her!

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