"Doris, Art, Lee and Lynn - I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Olive. I have very fond memories of her from Church. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. She has now become a very special Angel and is singing in Heaven with Grandpa Bill. Tera Jernigan Priest"
In loving memory of
Olive L. Hardisty
December 24, 1910 - October 2, 2010
Olive L. Hardisty, age 99, of Washington, passed away at 1:45 PM at her residence. She was born on December 24, 1910 in Wheatland to William Andrew and Loretta Mae (Fox) Davisson. She was the oldest member of Ebenezer General Baptist Church and was an 83 year member of the Royal Neighbors of America. She was a Assistant Cook at Longfellow School and West End School for several years. She is survived by three Daughters and a son in-law, Doris M. and Arthur Hudson, Janice Lee Hardisty and Janet Lynn Hardisty all of Washington; eight grandchildren, Doris M. Massey of Nashville, Tennessee, Arthur K. Hudson of Washington, and William K. Hardisty David A. Hardisty, Timothy L. Hardisty, Robert Andrew Hardisty, Diana L. Tucker, and Tamatha M. Cristello all of Floridia; eight great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and one special friend Delores Purdy of Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Enoch Hardisty on June 16, 1958, whom she had married on August 29. 1929. She was also preceded in death by one son William Kenneth Hardisty; one daughter, Anita June Hardisty; one granddaughter, Angela Marie Hardisty; one brother, Orlando Davisson; and a niece and a nephew, Shirley Evans and Lawrence E. Davisson whom she help raise. Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM on Tuesday at Ed Lee Mortuary with Rev. James Downs officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 AM till the hour of services on Tuesday at Ed Lee Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com.
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"I wish I could be there with you all, but you are in my thoughts every moment. Take care and I love you. Candice"
"I will love and cherish you and miss you for all time."
"Janet and Janice, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother!!! She was one special Lady!!!Now she is a very special Angel up above!!! No more pain, just singing and dancing!!! She will be missed for sure!!! She loved you all sooooooo much!!! Carol Strunk"
"Dear Janice, Janet, & Doris May; You are in my thoughts and prayers during your time of loss. Your mother will be greatly missed. Cherish the memories. God will see you through this difficult time. Blessings, Shirley Yoder"
"God Bless you Grandma. You will always be in our hearts. And someday we will see you and Daddy again. Thank you Lynn and Lee for taking such good care of Grandma, you both are truely Angels on earth. We love you all so much. Diana and Tommy Tucker. Hazel and the family."