Marie Stickley Beron Hardesty

August 22, 1920 - October 8, 2010

HAMLET-Marie B. Stickley Beron Hardesty, 90, passed away Friday, October 8, 2010 in her home. Marie was born August 22, 1920 in Walkerton, IN to James and Nellie (Nelson) Stickley and lived in the area all of her life. In 1940 she was married to Willard Beron who preceded her in death in 1951. On July 31, 1954 in Plymouth, IN she was married to Lyman "Max" Hardesty, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Beverly Beron Ault of Plymouth and Karen Hardesty Slone of Hamlet; three sons, James Beron of Knox, Max Allen Hardesty of Knox and John Hardesty of Hamlet; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Joan Mapes of Bristol and one brother, James (Kay) Seiders of Walkerton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Beron; one grandson, Tony Ault; seven sisters and three brothers. Marie was a member of the Grovertown United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Walkerton High School and she worked at Melco Service Center for 30 years. She enjoy playing cards, Bingo, cooking, and going out for breakfast. She loved her family dearly. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. (Central Time) at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel with Rev. Rose Woodke and Pastor Mark Day officiating. Burial will be at the Fletcher Cemetery, Hamlet. Friends may call Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. CT and Monday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Grovertown or Hamlet United Methodist Churches or VNA Hospice.