Ruby Jo Hardin

When I think of my Nana, I think of the woman described in Proverbs 31. She was the type of woman that I will always strive to be like. Had great faith, loved her family and friends, served her community, was gracious and caring, and had such a sweet sense of humor. People gravitated towards her and everyone who knew her loved her. She was the definition of a great woman. There is a giant hole left in our family, but the impact she had on us all will stay with us forever. We are comforted knowing she is with Jesus and that we will see her again!
Love you so much Nana.

"An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar. She rises while it is yet night and provides food for her household and portions for her maidens. She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong. She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp does not go out at night. She puts her hands to the distaff, and her hands hold the spindle. She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet. She makes bed coverings for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchant. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates."

Proverbs 31:10-31 ESV

To Leonard, Kim, Kyle, Kasia, Kara, Brooke, Jackie and all; What a special person Ruby Jo was - her influence is evident in each of you.
We often read about people who "lost their battle" with an illness. But I somehow believe that although Ruby Jo has passed from this life, she won the battle because she refused to let the challenges and discomforts of the recent months to defeat the positive, cheerful spirit for which she was so well known.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Ruby Jo, and we pray that you find peace in this difficult time and forward.

David and Rosemary