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Mary Hardy Obituary

Hardy, Mary Alice Beloved sister, mother and grandmother, transitioned from this world to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at the age of 66. Mary Alice, affectionately known by her friends and family as "KoKo" or "Cuppie" was born on April 24, 1946 to William Porter, Sr. and Alice (Fair) Porter in Chicago, Illinois. Mary Alice graduated from Farragut High School in Chicago. She later met and married Henry Edward "Hank" Hardy, who preceded her in death. Mary Alice was also preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Nathan Porter, William "Sony" Porter, Jr., Clarence Porter, Jerry Porter, Walter "Llewyn" Porter and Lester "Buster" Porter. Mary Alice worked at Catholic Charities in Chicago for a number of years prior to moving to Elgin in 1980. Upon moving to Elgin, Mary Alice was employed by Little City in Barrington, IL, but later put her career on hold to take care of her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing bingo and cooking. Mary Alice was particularly famous for her lemon pound cakes. However, her biggest passion was taking care of her grandchildren and helping others. She leaves to cherish her loving memory one brother, Johnny Tyrone Porter of Elgin, IL; three sons, Prezel Edward (Shauntay) Hardy, Sr. of Elgin, IL, Nedrick "Tiger" Jeffery Hardy, Sr., of Chicago, IL and Corey D. Hardy, Sr. of Ft. Campbell, KY; one daughter, Simone Hardy of Elgin, IL; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation is Saturday, July 21st from 8:00 a.m. until time of service at 9:30 a.m. at Living Gospel Church of God in Christ, 1515 Dundee Avenue in Elgin. Burial will follow at Bluff City Cemetery in Elgin. Repast will be held at Living Gospel Church. Arrangements entrusted to Laird Funeral Home, Elgin, (847)741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 18, 2012.

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Mit'chell Negron

October 13, 2012

May you rest in peace.

SHELON JEFFERSON

July 20, 2012

to prezel thinking of you and family so sorry to hear.i will be praying for you all just remember THAT GOD WILL HOLD YOU"please hang in there.GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU ALL.

Mary Sue Greinke

July 20, 2012

My deepest sympathies to your family especially Monee. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. May God watch over you all and give you comfort.

July 19, 2012

May God wrap his arms around you and give you the strength you need to endure this loss of your love one. Mary Thompson, Elgin, Ill

Sabrina Bailey

July 19, 2012

To Prezel and my little brother Corey also Simone and Jeff. My Prayers are with you and the grandkids and all of the Hardy family during your time of bereavement.

July 19, 2012

To Prezel, Shauntay, Capree & the Hardy family, "Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal," We luv you and are praying much for you, God bless!

Eld. Karl & Lorraine Anderson

Sherita Johnson

July 18, 2012

To The Hardy Family My Thoughts And Prayers Are Wit You.Your Mother Ms.Mary Was A Sweet Lady and She Will Be Truely Missed.

John Croom

July 18, 2012

To my aunt cuppi there will always be a place in my heart and thoughts of you. May you continue to be the angel that gave us all wise instructions before transitioning into the spiritual realm. I will always love you Auntie.

Katherine Jackson

July 18, 2012

To The Porter and Hardy Family. My family has known Cuppie and family for about 50 years or more. We called her mother Auntie. We share in your Loss and send our Prayers to you and yours. We Love her and will miss her. Love the family of the late Lula Mae Jackson.

Kathy J Smith-Gleghorn

July 18, 2012

TO THE HARDY FAMILY, I SEND PRAYERS, CONDOLENCES AND LOVE AND PRAY THAT YOU FIND COMFORT, STRENGTH AND PEACE FROM THE WORD OF GOD. CONTINUE TO HOLD TO GOD'S UNCHANGING HAND. I LOVE YOU ALL.

July 18, 2012

To all of you, that Cuppie loved so much,her Children,and Grandchilren,and Brother,your loss is also felt by others who knew,and will always remember her.May you find comfort from God's Word,The Bible.

terri clemons

July 18, 2012

sorry for your loss,my prayers are with the family.

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