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- Ruby A. 'Maw' Hardin - ELIZABETHTON
ELIZABETHTON - Ruby Annalee Grindstaff Hardin went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the Life Care Center of Elizabethton, TN. A native and descendant of Pioneer Carter County Families, she was born March 24, 1916, to the late Claude E. Grindstaff and Daisy Williams Grindstaff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Cecil H. Hardin, on August 25, 1997; and two infant daughters; Her son-in-law, Arlin Hopson, January 4, 2005; and a brother, Harold Grindstaff in February 2005. She was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Lois Fay Hopson, Elizabethton, Erma Jean and her husband, George Myers, of Johnson City; one son and his wife, John and Nyoka Hardin, of Elizabethton; grandchildren, David Keith and Connie Jo Hopson, of Hawaii, Judy Hopson and Karen Bowers, of Elizabethton, Glenn and Vicki Myers, of Bristol, TN, Lynn and Rita Myers, Dr. James and Donna Myers, all of Johnson City, John Claude and Jennifer Hardin, Jeremy Lee Hardin and Kelly, Vickie and Richard Thomas, Heather Richardson, of Elizabethton, and Tina Valdez, of Duluth, Minn.; Great grandchildren, Christine Webb, Donna Flynn, Lisa Marie Nichols, Cody Turbyfill, Christopher George Myers, Chandler and Kyndal Thomas and Mason Richardson; Great great grandchildren, Amber, Calina, Emily, Marley, Lindsey, and Sydney Webb, William Cecil and Angel Daniel, James Flynn Jr. and Haley Marie Nichols; five sisters and spouses, Dimple Williams Maryland, Opal Gouge, June (Bill) Allen, Dorthy (Carl) Deloach, Josie Kirbo, all of Elizabethton; four brothers and spouses, Wesley (Lucille) Grindstaff, A.B. (Judy) Grindstaff, Elic Grindstaff, David Grindstaff, all of Elizabethton; a number of nieces and nephews who knew her as "Aunt Beeb," along with many beloved cousins. She had a green thumb and her bountiful vegetable garden was shared with many friends and neighbors. Her flower gardens were always in bloom from spring to fall. She was a member of the original cast of the Wataugans and participated as long as her health would allow. She and her friends, Creola Day and Hazel Elliott, went to the state parks and made apple butter and churned real butter, during the demonstrations of old time crafts. She enjoyed going to the senior citizens center and made many friends there. The following are very special people in Maw Hardin's life, John and Peggy Wiggins, Patricia Buck, Herb Roberts, Rebecca Click and Dylan, Frances and Dicie, Daughters of the late Nell Elliott, who was her roommate at Life Care Center, Her present roommate, Hazel Cable, Her friends at the senior citizens center, especially Pauline Frazier, with whom she shared her love of music. Many thanks to the staff at Life Care Center of Elizabethton, who showed her so much kindness, especially Susie, Teresa, Kim, Michelle, Rebecca, Pat and Margaret. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2006, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Jonas Revis, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. Chris and Tonia Hughes. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. prior to the service in the chapel. It was Mrs. Hardin's wishes to be returned to her home at 150 Nave Hollow Loop until time for the graveside service. Her children have honored her wishes. Friends may also call at the homes of Fay, Erma or John at anytime. The graveside service will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, January 17, at Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from Mrs. Hardin's grandsons. Minister, pallbearers and friends are requested to meet at the residence, 150 Nave Hollow Loop, at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alabama Kiwanis Foundation, NW Alabama Home Builders Association, Webb Children's Trust Fund, P.O. Box 308, Winfield, Alabama 35594.
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1916 - 2006 (89 years)
