Ms. Darenda Hardy

July 28, 1944 - January 26, 2018

Memorial services for Darenda Hardy, 73, of Henderson, will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 2PM in the chapel of Crawford - A. Crim Funeral Home. Ms. Hardy passed away on January 26 in Henderson. She was born on July 28, 1944 to the late Mr. John W. Hardy and Mary Lou (Lindsey) Hardy. She loved art, and was an artist as well, and after graduating with an Art History degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, she taught Art History in Waco. Ms. Hardy also served as President of Continental Airlines Flight Attendant's Association for over 20 years. Later in life, she had a second career as an executive legal professional in Dallas. Above all, she had a deep love for her family, cooking, gardening, fishing, and horseback riding. Preceding Ms. Hardy in death were her father, John W. Hardy of Henderson; and her brother, Henry Lee Hardy of Henderson. Survivors include her mother; Mary Lou Hardy of Henderson; brother, Lance Hardy of Dallas; sister, Lynne Hardy of Dallas; nephew, Lance Michael Hardy of Norman, Oklahoma; niece, Kimberly Calamaros of Granger, Indiana; great-nephew, Liam Calamaros of Granger, Indiana; great-niece, Erika Calamaros of Granger, Indiana; one aunt, as well as many other cousins, friends, and loved ones. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angel Care Hospice, 702 Fairpark Dr. Suite 102, Henderson, TX 75654. Condolences may be made to the family at www.crawfordacrim.com