Ms. Frances H Harden
Ms. Frances H Harden
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Frances H. Harden
Pickens, SC
Frances Hoffman Harden, 94, of Hollingsworth Drive and wife of the late Dr. John Maxwell Harden, M.D., passed away Monday, October 13, 2014, surrounded by her family.
Born in Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Howard Cleveland Hoffman and Rubye Crim Hoffman.
Mrs. Harden was a graduate of Roper School of Nursing in Charleston where she met her husband studying at the Medical College of SC (now MUSC). She retired after many years as a Registered Nurse having worked for her husband for over 20 years. She was devoted to him during their fifty-one years of marriage. She taught the Candy Stripers at Cannon Memorial Hospital, was a past President of the Pickens County Medical Auxiliary and was a member of Pickens Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed spending time gardening in her yard filled with beautiful azaleas and caring for and viewing her outdoor birds, but not as much as she loved being with her family.
Surviving are her children, John Maxwell “Rocky” Harden, Jr. (June), Margaret “Peggy” Anthony (Ricky), Howard H. Harden (Diane) and Dixon E. Harden (Donna) all of Pickens; nine grandchildren, Frankie Abercrombie Broom (Chris), John Abercrombie (Jessica), Shannon Harden O’Boyle (Henry), Holly Harden, John Maxwell Harden, III, Erikka Anthony Chapman (Terry Lee), Nikki Anthony Hope (Riley), Drew Harden and Dawson Harden; and fifteen great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Ann Abercrombie Wolfe; and a granddaughter, Melissa Diane Harden.
The family would like to express appreciation to the staff of both Manna Health and Rehab and Ark Hospice for the excellent care given to Mrs. Harden.
A service to celebrate Mrs. Harden’s life will be held on Friday October 17, 2014 at 11:30 AM at Pickens Presbyterian Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Dillard Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the John M. Harden Scholarship Fund, 150 Blue Flame Drive, Pickens, SC 29671 or to Pickens Presbyterian Church, 311 W. Main Street Pickens, SC 29671.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting DillardFunerals.com
The family will be at their respective homes.
DILLARD FUNERAL HOME
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October 20, 2014
Harden Family,
I was so sorry to learn of Mrs. Harden's recent passing. Please know that the members of the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association have you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. What a legacy she has left and I know those memories will live on in the lives of those she influenced. May God give you His comfort and peace over the coming days.
Charles Gee
Chaplain
South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association
October 20, 2014
Harden family, sorry to hear of Mrs. Harden's passing. She was a dear lady and we all have fond memories of her and your Dad. We share in your grief as we lost our Mom on 09/13/14. God bless you all.
The Haskett brothers, Ray, Roger, Mark
October 18, 2014
So sorry to hear about Mrs Harden Loved haveng her as a leader in Candy
Stripers
Leon Rice
October 17, 2014
Dear Rocky and June,
Thinking of you during this time of loss. I have lost both of my parents and understand somewhat how you. Will be remembering you.
Leon and Susan Rice
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October 16, 2014
Rocky, so sorry to hear about your mother, God be with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Faye Wolfe
October 16, 2014
Dear Rocky, June and family, You only have one mother and what a gem she was! Our prayers are with you and trust His Holy Spirit will wrap His arms around each of you during this time. Love to each of you, Bruce and Arinda
John Williams
October 16, 2014
Howard & Diane,
Debra and I extend our heart-felt condolences for the passing of Mrs. Harden. These are times when we realize that words can never be enough to ease the pain and suffering of losing a loved one. We do pray that you and your family will find the peace and joy in knowing that your Mama is now resting in the arms of our Lord and blessed Savior.
Love,
John & Debra Williams
Anita Walker
October 16, 2014
Howard and Diane.
Our hearts break for you but know Mimi is in such a better place than we are. I know Lissa had her arms wide open to greet her into heaven. She was blessed to have you in her life as you were hers. Our thoughts, love and prayers are always with you. Special hugs and kisses from Lauren. Anita, Jeff, Lauren and Tyler
Tom and Ella Kelley
October 16, 2014
To the Harden Family, our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Gail Padgett
October 16, 2014
Howard & Diane,
We are so sorry for your loss. I feel like I knew your mother and what a wonderful mother she was. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Keri Timms
October 16, 2014
Howard,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts as you go through this difficult time.
October 15, 2014
The Harden Family has been a part of my life for over 40 years. Dr Harden and Mrs Harden was close friends and doctor and nurse to our whole family. My father and Dr Harden were good friends and I cherish the memories that we had. The Lord is good and does not make mistakes. She was loved by me and will be remembered by me my whole life.
Robert Pilgrim (Pickens, SC)
Earline Muchow
October 15, 2014
Howard and Diane, your Mother was a wonderful person! Our prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Tammy Ferguson
October 15, 2014
To the Harden family:
Randall and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your precious mother and grandmother. Please know that you are in our prayers for comfort, peace, and strength in the coming days.
Betty Garrett
October 15, 2014
Howard and Diane: So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Eloise Hiott
October 15, 2014
To the Harden Family, you have my sincere sympathy in the death of your mother. She was a special person. May the Lord comfort all of you during this difficult time. Eloise Hiott
October 15, 2014
Dixon,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Theairl Davis
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