Laura Ann Hardin 1941-2026

Laura Ann Hardin of Quitman walked into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at age 84.

Laura was born on April 24, 1941 in Woodward, Iowa. She spent her early years attending school in Toledo, Ohio and cherished her summers on her grandparents’ farm in Woodward, where she made many lifelong memories.

In 1959, Laura met the love of her life, Bob Hardin, while he was serving in the United States Navy. They married very soon after and built a life centered on love, faith and family.

As a young woman, Laura attended business college and worked for Western Union in California. After settling in East Texas, she became a devoted member of Enon Baptist Church in Alba, where she faithfully served for many years – rocking babies in the nursery, preparing countless meals and caring for her church family.

Laura will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her joyful laughter and her deeply loving heart. Her kindness and quiet strength left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

She is survived by her husband, Bob Hardin; her children, Bobby Dale Hardin Jr. and his wife, Sarah, Vicky Van Norman and Paul Hardin; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Armstrong and her husband, Alex Armstrong, and Faith Tobolka and her husband, Jeramy Tobolka; and her great-grandchildren, Oswin Armstrong, Theo Tobolka and Lucy Tobolka. She is also survived by her brother, Jim Cox of Phoenix, Ariz.

Laura’s legacy of love, faith and devotion to family will live on in all who knew her.