Dorothy LaNell Tardy

Dorothy LaNell Tardy FLOYDADA-Dorothy LaNell Tardy, age 75, passed away, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at the First Baptist Church in Floydada with Pastor Tim Franks officiating. Interment will follow in the Floydada Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada. LaNell was born March 28, 1939, in the McCoy Community. She lived in McCoy until early 1970's at which time she moved to Floydada with her parents. LaNell graduated from Floydada High School and had a career as an Avon Distributor for many years. Her life and dedication consisted of attending the First Baptist Church and eating at Dairy Queen very often. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Marie Tardy; one older brother, Lonnie Ray Tardy, who passed away at age 3 prior to LaNell's birth. She is survived by her brother, Dale Tardy; and wife, Nancy of Lubbock; nephews, Larry Tardy and wife, Lisa of Arlington, Joel Tardy and wife, Betsy of Lubbock, Todd Tardy and wife, Shelley of Arlington; a niece, Debbie Tardy of Lubbock; 31 great-nieces and nephews; eight great-great-nieces and nephews; and five cousins. The family wishes to extend a special Thank You to the entire community for the guidance and help afforded to LaNell and our family. Online condolences may be made at www.moore-rose.com.