Margaret Louise Hardin

Margaret Louise Braden Hardin, 87, a resident of Maumelle, died Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Conway Regional Medical Center. Born October 10, 1922, in Sherrill, she was a daughter of Harvey Clady and Bessie Leona Young Braden. Mrs. Hardin was reared and received her early education in Sherrill and Pine Bluff. She was a graduate of Pine Bluff High School. She lived in Pine Bluff most of her adult life. She was a laboratory technician for the National Center for Toxicological Research for eleven years, retiring in 1984. Mrs. Hardin was a member of Good Faith Carr United Methodist Church and a member of the Ella Briley Sunday School class. Mrs. Hardin was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include one son, Thomas E. Hardin, Jr. of White Hall; one daughter, Betty Hardin Crane of Maumelle; numerous grandchildren. The visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2010, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend Mike Wilkie officiating. Burial will follow in Cypress Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son. Memorials may be made to: Good Faith Carr United Methodist Church, 3703 Ryburn Rd., Pine Bluff, Ark. 71603. Online register at: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.