Irma R Hardin

Irma R. Hardin peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Sun City, Arizona at the age of 91. She was born on December 29, 1932, to Andrew and Finita Gallagher in Decatur, Illinois.

Irma attended Decatur High School in Decatur, Illinois and graduated in 1950. She then attended Tennessee Temple College in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Irma worked for the State of Arizona for 22 years and eventually retired as a Manager of Special Taxes and Unclaimed Property. She married her husband Marvin Hardin on October 23, 1953. Irma was a dedicated woman of faith and enjoyed singing in the Church Choir. She was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church in Decatur, IL, and a member of Faith Bible Church in Glendale, AZ. Irma was involved in the Christian Marriage Encounter. She enjoyed genealogy research and joined the West Valley Genealogical Society of Arizona. Irma will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She leaves behind her children, Mark (Renee) Hardin, Lorraine (William) Fulks(Both Deceased), Doug Hardin, and Marva Myer-Ray; grandchildren, Travis (Joanna) Hardin, Tami (Joe) Shaw, Bradley (Drea) Hardin, Kyle (Andrea) Hardin, Chase Hardin(Jonathan), Dallas (Megan) Myers, Kelly Ray, David (Tanisha) Myers, and Rebecca (Matt) Ledbetter; six great grandchildren; siblings, Andrew Gallagher, and Kathy Bryant; her beloved sister-in-law, Dr. Marci Howard; as well as 15 wonderful nieces and nephews.

Irma was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Finita Gallagher; and sisters, Alice Lee Gallagher, Patricia Sowa, and Carrie Malovich.