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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Ella Marie Hardesty

January 5, 1928- April 6, 2022

Ella Hardesty, 94 of Lothian, MD passed away peacefully on April 6, 2022. She was born January 05, 1928 in Troutdale, VA to the late Arthur and Eudora Wilson. She married the love of her life Ernest Hardesty in 1947. Together they raised three children. Ella spent her days as a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed spending time at home with her family. Everyone who knew her called her Nana. She touched the hearts of many and will be missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Hardesty, her son Roger Hardesty Sr. and her five sisters, Leota, Blanche, Hilda, Goldie and Jean, and by her 6 brothers Hicks, Blair, Bryan, Clinton, Woodrow and Lawrence. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Jameson ( Lewey ) of Owings, MD and Brenda Chase ( Buzz ) of Lothian, MD. She is also survived by one sister, Opal Good of Colorado, six grandchildren, Angie Hooper, Kimberley Bateman, Roger Hardesty Jr, Stacey Blazek, Eddie Brickerd and Ashleigh Horn, as well as seventeen great grandchildren and twenty seven great-great grandchildren, and by many nieces and nephews.

Ella was a devoted supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and her family asks that in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory be made to St. Jude Hospital.

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Visitation

Thursday, April 14, 2022
5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Services

  • Funeral Service

Friday, April 15, 2022
10:00 A.M.

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Interment

Fort Lincoln Cemetery

3401 Bladensburg Road
Brentwood, MD 20722

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Contributions

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105

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Link:
https://www.stjude.org/

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    Lisa Williams/ Alloyd Lee
    8 Apr 2022
    10:31am

    Sorry for your lost The Hardesty Family she will be missed.✝️🙏 Ms. Williams/Cox

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    Annapolis
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    Michele Brewer
    8 Apr 2022
    11:56am

    Aunt Ella will definitely be missed. She was one of a kind. Would always make you laugh and smile. She lived a life full of love. She never met a stranger. Her love for her family was unconditional. RIEP Ella. Love you. Praying for the family.

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    Lottsburg
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    Cindy Medley( Oliver)
    8 Apr 2022
    12:48pm

    I’m so sad to hear of her passing although she lived a full life she will always be remembered as I have such fond memories of her during my childhood. Now she’s with all the rest we lost and miss dearly! Give dad a hug and a kiss from me , may you RIP Love ,Cindy Medley ( Oliver)

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    Stacey Ball
    8 Apr 2022
    4:23pm

    So sorry for your loss. Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers.

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    Owings
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    Judy and Thomas Kidwell
    8 Apr 2022
    8:15pm

    Sorry to hear about the loss of Mother Joyce. I’m keeping you and your family in my prayers. R.I.P. Ella.

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    Dover
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    Jeff & Joyce Medley
    8 Apr 2022
    9:03pm

    RIP Aunt Ella. You were one of the kindest persons I ever knew. You always had a way to make everyone around you happy. I know my mother thought the world of you and has spoken often over the years how much you meant to her when she was young and married to my father (your nephew). We always liked coming to “Ella’s House” when we were young kids. You were always a kind; caring person and I will always remember you (always have). I am so glad that I had the opportunity a few years ago to bring my wife and daughter back to Maryland and meet you. It was such a joy to see and talk to you again after so many years had passed. You made an impact on my life as a child, and I wanted my child and wife to know you. I wished we hadn’t had so many miles between us which kept our families apart. But please know we never forgot you and the wonderful person you were. Please give all our family members in heaven a big hug from us all that are still here on earth. Heaven gained a beautiful angel………………….Till we meet again.

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    Rapid City
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    South Dakota
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    Mary Ann Wilson Little
    9 Apr 2022
    9:11am

    So sorry to hear of Aunt Ella’s passing. I hadn’t seen Aunt Ella since my Dad’s (Hicks Wilson) funeral in 1970. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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    Seven Mile Ford
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    Virginia
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    Linda Pappas
    9 Apr 2022
    11:18am

    So sorry to hear of the loss of our beloved aunt Ella She was loved by so many and she will be missed dearly. As a child we would always go to Aunt Ella and Uncle Earnest on weekends and stay with them. We had so much fun, they were such good memories. She’s now with her family and beloved husband now- say hi to mom and dad for me love and miss you all. RIP Aunt Ella 💔💔🙏🙏

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    Parkville
    State
    MD
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    Debbie (Good) Steele
    9 Apr 2022
    2:24pm

    Like so many of my cousins have already stated, we loved our Aunt Ella and Uncle Ernest!!! So many fond memories of our visits at their home. Always good food and lots of stories and laughs!! I will always cherish mom’s (her sister Opal) and my last FaceTime visit with her. Someday I’ll hear that hearty laugh of yours again in our Heavenly home. Tell my dad and the rest of the Wilson clan hello for us!!

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    Gardnerville
    State
    Nevada
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    Gayle & Wayne Becker
    11 Apr 2022
    7:13am

    To the Hardesty Family,
    We are so deeply sorry for the loss of someone so very special and the heart of your family. She will be sorely missed but she will never forgotten.

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    King Goerge
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    Virginia
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    Olga Lechert
    11 Apr 2022
    7:56am

    My condolences to the family – my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May Miss Ella rest in peace.

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    Odenton
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    MD
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    Patricia Figgins
    12 Apr 2022
    3:00am

    Sorry for your loss

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    Port Republic
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    Wanda Woodal
    13 Apr 2022
    9:43pm

    She was one special lady. I loved her so much. When we were young, we spent a lot of great times with her and uncle Earnest. I know God has a very special place for her. I’m sorry for all her family at the loss of one great person. She loved unconditionally and she loved her family. I love you

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    Lisa Williams/ Alloyd Lee
    8 Apr 2022
    10:31am

    Sorry for your lost The Hardesty Family she will be missed.✝️🙏 Ms. Williams/Cox

    save
    City
    Annapolis
    State
    MD
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    Michele Brewer
    8 Apr 2022
    11:56am

    Aunt Ella will definitely be missed. She was one of a kind. Would always make you laugh and smile. She lived a life full of love. She never met a stranger. Her love for her family was unconditional. RIEP Ella. Love you. Praying for the family.

    save
    City
    Lottsburg
    State
    Virginia
    Reply
    Cindy Medley( Oliver)
    8 Apr 2022
    12:48pm

    I’m so sad to hear of her passing although she lived a full life she will always be remembered as I have such fond memories of her during my childhood. Now she’s with all the rest we lost and miss dearly! Give dad a hug and a kiss from me , may you RIP Love ,Cindy Medley ( Oliver)

    save
    City
    Black Haek
    State
    South Dakota
    Reply
    Stacey Ball
    8 Apr 2022
    4:23pm

    So sorry for your loss. Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers.

    save
    City
    Owings
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Judy and Thomas Kidwell
    8 Apr 2022
    8:15pm

    Sorry to hear about the loss of Mother Joyce. I’m keeping you and your family in my prayers. R.I.P. Ella.

    save
    City
    Dover
    State
    Delaware
    Reply
    Jeff & Joyce Medley
    8 Apr 2022
    9:03pm

    RIP Aunt Ella. You were one of the kindest persons I ever knew. You always had a way to make everyone around you happy. I know my mother thought the world of you and has spoken often over the years how much you meant to her when she was young and married to my father (your nephew). We always liked coming to “Ella’s House” when we were young kids. You were always a kind; caring person and I will always remember you (always have). I am so glad that I had the opportunity a few years ago to bring my wife and daughter back to Maryland and meet you. It was such a joy to see and talk to you again after so many years had passed. You made an impact on my life as a child, and I wanted my child and wife to know you. I wished we hadn’t had so many miles between us which kept our families apart. But please know we never forgot you and the wonderful person you were. Please give all our family members in heaven a big hug from us all that are still here on earth. Heaven gained a beautiful angel………………….Till we meet again.

    save
    City
    Rapid City
    State
    South Dakota
    Reply
    Mary Ann Wilson Little
    9 Apr 2022
    9:11am

    So sorry to hear of Aunt Ella’s passing. I hadn’t seen Aunt Ella since my Dad’s (Hicks Wilson) funeral in 1970. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

    save
    City
    Seven Mile Ford
    State
    Virginia
    Reply
    Linda Pappas
    9 Apr 2022
    11:18am

    So sorry to hear of the loss of our beloved aunt Ella She was loved by so many and she will be missed dearly. As a child we would always go to Aunt Ella and Uncle Earnest on weekends and stay with them. We had so much fun, they were such good memories. She’s now with her family and beloved husband now- say hi to mom and dad for me love and miss you all. RIP Aunt Ella 💔💔🙏🙏

    save
    City
    Parkville
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Debbie (Good) Steele
    9 Apr 2022
    2:24pm

    Like so many of my cousins have already stated, we loved our Aunt Ella and Uncle Ernest!!! So many fond memories of our visits at their home. Always good food and lots of stories and laughs!! I will always cherish mom’s (her sister Opal) and my last FaceTime visit with her. Someday I’ll hear that hearty laugh of yours again in our Heavenly home. Tell my dad and the rest of the Wilson clan hello for us!!

    save
    City
    Gardnerville
    State
    Nevada
    Reply
    Gayle & Wayne Becker
    11 Apr 2022
    7:13am

    To the Hardesty Family,
    We are so deeply sorry for the loss of someone so very special and the heart of your family. She will be sorely missed but she will never forgotten.

    save
    City
    King Goerge
    State
    Virginia
    Reply
    Olga Lechert
    11 Apr 2022
    7:56am

    My condolences to the family – my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May Miss Ella rest in peace.

    save
    City
    Odenton
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Patricia Figgins
    12 Apr 2022
    3:00am

    Sorry for your loss

    save
    City
    Port Republic
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Wanda Woodal
    13 Apr 2022
    9:43pm

    She was one special lady. I loved her so much. When we were young, we spent a lot of great times with her and uncle Earnest. I know God has a very special place for her. I’m sorry for all her family at the loss of one great person. She loved unconditionally and she loved her family. I love you

    save
    City
    Needmore
    State
    PA
    Reply

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