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.
Visitation
Thursday, April 14, 2022
5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Services
- Funeral Service
Friday, April 15, 2022
10:00 A.M.
Contributions
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Condolences
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8 Apr 2022
10:31am
Sorry for your lost The Hardesty Family she will be missed.✝️🙏 Ms. Williams/Cox
City
Annapolis
State
MD
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.
City
Lottsburg
State
Virginia
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)
City
Black Haek
State
South Dakota
8 Apr 2022
4:23pm
So sorry for your loss. Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers.
City
Owings
State
MD
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.
City
Dover
State
Delaware
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.
City
Rapid City
State
South Dakota
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.
City
Seven Mile Ford
State
Virginia
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 💔💔🙏🙏
City
Parkville
State
MD
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!!
City
Gardnerville
State
Nevada
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.
City
King Goerge
State
Virginia
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.
City
Odenton
State
MD
12 Apr 2022
3:00am
Sorry for your loss
City
Port Republic
State
MD
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
City
Needmore
State
PA
Sort Comments
Sorry for your lost The Hardesty Family she will be missed.✝️🙏 Ms. Williams/Cox
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.
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)
So sorry for your loss. Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear about the loss of Mother Joyce. I’m keeping you and your family in my prayers. R.I.P. Ella.
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.
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.
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 💔💔🙏🙏
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!!
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.
My condolences to the family – my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May Miss Ella rest in peace.
Sorry for your loss
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