Joyce Hardin Obituary
She was born Joyce Ann Clark in Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of William Thomas and Mary Florene Stull Clark. Joyce was a realtor, a graduate of the old Angela Merici High School and a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kenney Smith; and siblings, Pat Clark, Judy Hardy, Ronnie Clark.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Gene Hardin; children, Janet Smith, Todd Smith (Connie), DeeDee Shallcross (Mark) and Jason Hardin (Wendy); grandchildren, Carolyn Glasscock, Levi Smith, Alyssa Smith, Josh Smith, Jonathon Smith, Angel Smith, Michael Coleman, Steven Coleman, Alexis Kessler, and Chelsea McDade; 16 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Kelly Clemons Smith; sister, Mary Lou Garbrough; and brother, Donnie Clark.
Funeral mass is 10am Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 5505 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Kentucky.
Visitation is 3-7pm Monday, December 29, 2025 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Kentucky
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to St. Vincent DePaul/St. Gabriel Catholic Church.
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