Alice Fay Hardwick, 76, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013, at her home. Fay was born January 10, 1937, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Henry H. and Josephine Alice (Thurston) Fawcett. The family moved to Washington state before returning to Ft. Scott when she was 12. On August 28, 1955, Fay married Robert J. "Bob" Hardwick at Revival Tabernacle in Ft. Scott, and they made their home in Iola. She worked as a bookkeeper at Scott's Store, at H.L. Miller & Son Dress Factory from 1962 to 1991, was a bookkeeper for Iola Greenhouse and Iola Delux Cleaners, and retired from Great Southern Bank. Fay enjoyed sewing, riding motorcycles, bowling and following her sons sporting activities. She served as Past President of Ladies of Elks. SURVIVORS: Her husband of almost 58 years: Robert "Bob" Hardwick of the home 2 Sons: Bryan Hardwick & wife, Jody and Bill Hardwick all of Iola, KS 2 Granddaughters: Cyndi Fairfield & husband, Warren and Helen Moore & husband, Craig all of Rowlett, TX 4 Great Grandchildren: Jacob & Ariana, Ethan & Abigail Brook 1 Brother: Lloyd Eugene Fawcett & wife, Helen of Victor, Montana 2 Step-Siblings: Ciji Hermance & Jeff Hermance both of Washington state A number of nieces, nephews and cousins She was preceded in death by her parents and her step-father, Gerald Hermance. The family wishes to thank Margaret Robb for the special care she gave to Fay. Cremation has taken place. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at the West Plains Cemetery northwest of Ft. Scott, Kansas MEMORIAL CHOICES: Iola Elks or Cancer Action, Inc., 10520 Barkley St., Ste.100, Overland Park, KS 66212 Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website,
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