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Lea Hardcastle Obituary

Hardcastle, Lea G.

Hardcastle, Lea G. (nee Griffin), Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Beloved wife of Richard H. Hardcastle III for 46 years; loving mother of Lauren (Justin) Trusty and Haley Hardcastle; cherished grandmother of Oliver and Lillian Trusty; dear daughter of Martha and the late Marcus Griffin; dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to many.

Funeral Monday, September 8th, 10:30 am at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, with interment to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Gateway Area Chapter. Visitation Sunday 2-5:00 pm. For full obituary, see www.boppchapel.com
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sep. 4, 2025.

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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122-1308

Sep

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10:30 a.m.

Bopp Chapel

10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122-1308

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