KATHERINE HARDY

DUDLEY -- Katherine Hardy, 96, died Friday, Jan. 31, 1997, at the Vintage Villa Nursing Center in Dexter, Mo.

She was born Feb. 4, 1900, at Mill Shoals, Ill., daughter of John and Sarah Jane Headley Koch. On Jan. 27, 1934, she married Joseph Hardy at Dexter. He preceded her in death in April of 1984.

She was of the Baptist faith, and a resident of Dudley, where she had served as city clerk. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors.

Survivors include one son, Clinton Hardy of Shreveport, La.; one step-daughter, Chasteen Newton of Pontiac, Mich.; three grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters.

Visitation was held at the Rainey Funeral Home in Dexter Saturday. Funeral services will be conducted today at 2 p.m., Rev. T. R. Bud Meadows officiating. Interment will follow in the Dudley cemetery.