Helen Lynora (Willis) Hardy, born on January 27, 1936 to John Harve and Allie Ann (Sparks)Willis (formerly of Newton County) in Laguna, Texas. She lived her childhood in Edinburg, Texas. Mrs. Hardy passed away on February 7, 2024 in Moline, Illinois.

Mrs. Hardy was married to Dale Fred Hardy on June 9, 1958 in Edinburg, Texas. They lived in Colorado Springs and later settled in Jasper, Arkansas. They were the parents of Lee Ann Kidder of Jasper, Arkansas, Sandra (James) Taylor of Moline, Illinois and Timothy Hardy of Harrison, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings, husband, Dale and an infant daughter, Ellen.

She is survived by her children, seven grandchildren; Shane Kidder, Matthew (Sabrina) Kidder, Emmaleigh Hardy of Arkansas, Jenna Taylor, Julissa (Gabe) Martinez, Janaya Taylor and Joshua Taylor of Illinois; 2 great granddaughters; and nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Hardy retired from McKesson in Harrison. She worshiped at the Bible Missionary Church in Harrison, Arkansas.

Funeral services will be at Coffman Funeral Home of Jasper on Monday February 12, 2024. Visitation at 1:00 PM and the funeral service at 2:00 PM, with internment following at Mt. Sherman Cemetery.