Mary Viola Hardin

Mary Viola Hardin, 84, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at Circle of Life in Springdale, Ark.

She was born on Feb. 26, 1933, in Elkins, Ark., to Joseph and Ida Frazier Taylor. She was known to be a great cook, she could outdo any fisherman, and she loved to travel. Her heart was most happy when she was spending time with her family and her many grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by five brothers; four sisters; and her favorite son-in-law, Dennis Ahart.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Joe Gerald Hardin; her children, Marilyn Ahart of Springdale, Michael Hardin of Lincoln, Ark., and Arnold Hardin and wife Christine of Springdale; daughter-in-law, Debbie Hardin of Fayetteville, Ark.; sister, Katie Morgan and husband Leon of Elkins, Ark.; five grandchildren, Misti Hull and husband Jason of Lowell, Ark., Candi Harvey and husband John of Fayetteville, Aaron Hardin and wife Danika of Rogers, Ark., Michelle Evans of Huntsville, Ark., and Amber Wilkinson and husband Jacob of Grapevine, Texas; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

A funeral service was held Feb. 16, 2018, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Interment followed at Tuttle Cemetery in Elkins. To sign the online guest book visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Nelson-Berna Funeral Home of Fayetteville was in charge of arrangements.