Sharon Kay Hardin

Sharon Kay Hardin obituary, Qulin, MO

Sharon Kay Hardin

Sharon Hardin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by White-Sanders Funeral Home - Qulin on Dec. 15, 2025.
Sharon Kay Hardin, age 80, of Qulin, MO, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Hardin was born May 15, 1945, in Qulin, MO, daughter of the late Earcle and Iva Stroud (neé Yeley).

Sharon was kind and loving, and she found her greatest joy in caring for her family. She was a devoted wife, a dedicated mother, and a loving grandmother.

On October 29, 1961 she married Kenneth Ray Hardin. He preceded her in death on January 1, 2015.

She is survived by one son: Clay (Margaret) Hardin of Qulin, MO, son in law: Richard Harris of Qulin, MO; six grandchildren: Misti, Sarah (Henry), Ashley, Chrystal, Sherry, and Jamie; 15 great-grandchildren: Morgan, Addy, AJay, Ivan, Tristin, Sebastian, Chelsea, Steven, John Paul, Kadyn, Carson, Alexis, Anna, Ivee, Emma; one great-great grandchild: Nash; one sister: Brenda Smith of Poplar Bluff; nieces and nephew: Pennie (Richard), Frankie (Andrew), and William (Juli).

In addition to her parents and husband, Sharon was also preceded in death by one daughter: Hope Harris; one brother: Sonny Stroud; and one grandson: Clay Kenneth Hardin, Jr.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley, MO with Rev. Gary Hancock officiating. Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com

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