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Ilona Harden Obituary

Ilona E. Harden Age 65, was born to the late Rev. George E. Harden and Coleda Verlene Harden on March 28, 1946 in Ottawa, Kansas. The Lord called Ilona home on April 13, 2011. Ilona was a retired Telecommunications Operator for AT&T and most recently worked for the Telecom Services department at Michigan State University. Ilona had a zest for life that encompassed traveling, reading and spending time with her family and friends. She never met a stranger and was always the life of the event. She was a member of Tithe Missionary Baptist Church and a member of the Elks Lodge # 318. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Williams; daughter, Sonya Hawkins-Jabriel; sons, Aaron, Dane, Eric, Shay and Kwame; 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and very close friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St., Lansing, MI on Monday, April 18, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Tithe Missionary Baptist Church at 1415 W. Holmes, Lansing MI, on Tuesday April 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ben Wade officiating.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Apr. 17, 2011.

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Mary Joseph

April 19, 2011

Two a good friend of the Family and a friend to Dana God bless your family and you. From New York

LORRETTA HALL

April 19, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Arthur Glasscoe

April 19, 2011

Shay,eric,dane,aaron,your mom,was a very sweet thoughtful and a loving woman,mom. i thank god for the times that she was in my life.we shared some very special times together with fun and a lot of laughter.Shay as your dad i love you more than you may know and i want you to alway know that. Eric,Dane,Aaron, you too are also in that love circle, we also shared some times together. remember the times that i used to baby sit you three when mom went to work. i could go on and on but just remember the good times with your mom and as i do. the good thought far out weigh the bad thoughts.Love you guys, be strong and always think of the things your mom taught you and when you think of her you will feel a smile spreading all over you face. Peace and love

Valorie Porter

April 19, 2011

Shay, My heart goes out to you and your family. May God keep you and protect you. Love Valorie Porter

BRENDA LOWDER

April 19, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

ETHEL MOSS

April 19, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Sweet Family

April 18, 2011

Our Prayers and Deepest Sympathy for your loss, be strong because that's what she would want.
Butch Sweet, Joyce Sweet & Jerry Horton

Makeila Barkley

April 18, 2011

To Aaron,Dane,Eric,Shay,Aunt Barb: My prayers are with you and the family, you guys be strong for each other. I will be here if you need. Ilona was a wonderful friend and mother in law. Love you guys

April 18, 2011

Gentleman;

I send you greetings from Montgomery, Alabama. If I could be on Shepard Street today I would, giving you the Love and Support you deserve for being there for your Mom.
East Side for Life.
Love and Prayers
Stephanie Michelle Sweet

James and Janice Sweet Fairley

April 18, 2011

To the family...we greet you and bless you as we know this time is very difficult. Our families interacted and shared times together for years. Ilona and I worked together for many years at what was then called Michigan Bell Telephone Company. She always had that smile and great attitude no matter what the test. Blessings to all of you. Remember the good times and prepare to see her again. Love and prayers...

Marian Taylor

April 18, 2011

To the Harden Family My Prayers are with you all at this time Ilona was a very very nice person she will be missed

Carrie VanDyke

April 18, 2011

To Eric,Aaron,Dane and Shay. My heart felt very sad when I heard of Ilona passing my condolences and prayes are with you and the family .

April 17, 2011

to some the young men i used to babysit i'm so sorry about your mom she was a beautiful person i will miss her love ya brenda trainor

April 17, 2011

To the Harden Family, my prayers are with you. Mattie Watson and Family

Dawn Woodard

April 17, 2011

My condolences to the Harden Family. To Aaron, Dane, Eric, Shay and Ashley if there is anything that I can do.

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