Mary Evelyn Crowley Hardin

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Crowley Hardin,93, of Cedartown passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at her residence.


Mrs. Hardin was born December 17, 1918 in Paulding County, GA. She was the daughter of the late Edward Franklin Crowley and Effie Adair Crowley. She had lived most of her life in Polk County. Mrs. Hardin was a homemaker, devoted wife and mother and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Luther Hardin, in 1987 and a granddaughter, Angela Marie Hardin, in 1974; a sister, Esther Hunter; and two brothers, Clarence Crowley and Wallace Crowley.

Survivors include sons, Hugh Hardin, Buchanan; Jerry Hardin, Cedartown; and Jimmy Hardin, Aragon; a daughter, Ann Wheeler, Rockmart; a sister-in-law, Louise Hollis, Smyrna; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service will be held Friday, August 24, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Allen Wilburn officiating. Cindy Wheeler, granddaughter will read poetry selections. Interment will follow in the family lot at Rockmart Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will include John Gandy, Jamey Kitchens, Thad Harris, Jerry Bell, Clayton Bell and Edward Boyce.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.