Mrs. Alice Lee Hardee

Mrs. Alice Lee Hardee, age 76 years old of Millwood, Ga., passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones, at St. Vincent Riverside Hospital, in Jacksonville, Fla., following a short illness. 

Mrs. Alice was born in Millwood, Ga., on February 4, 1947, daughter of Mr. Harvey Thompson and Mrs. Ellen Johnstun Thompson.  Making her home there in Millwood, she, along with her true love of 56 years, Roy Lee, took great pride in providing for, and raising their family, with lessons of tender mercy and love, working hard, serving others, being charitable, being honest, building a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and eating good-homecooked food, especially if she was the one who cooked it!  If you were blessed to know Sis. Alice, you will agree, that her hands were rarely still.  I believe she could do anything!  Cooking, sewing, taking care of babies, serving in the Relief Society Presidency, even playing softball on Wednesday nights with the youth of the church.  Mrs. Alice worked as the Custodian for the Pearson Ward church building for many years, along with working as a Lunchroom Lady for Waresboro Elementary School.  She was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

She was definitely “one of a kind”.  Mrs. Alice’s presence in this life will be greatly missed, but for all these things, and so many more, her spirit will live on in the lives of her children and especially in the lives of her heart, which was her grandchildren and great-grands.  In the sacred words of Mrs. Alice’s own personal testimony, we can hear her stand and say, “…how grateful I am to know that our Father in Heaven knows us personally.  He loves us and wants to help us if only we will let Him.   There is no greater blessing He gives to us, than family.  I love my family and I know that Families are Forever.  In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, Amen…”

…Until We Meet, Again

Survivors include:

Husband of 56 years:  Roy Lee Hardee of Millwood, Ga.

2 Sons:  Preston Hardee and wife, Ellen of Dallas, Ga.

             Brad Hardee of Leesburg, Ga.

2 Daughters:  Pam Hobby and husband, Jeff of Sylvester, Ga.

                      Leah Dean and husband, Randy of Waresboro, Ga.

11 Grandchildren:  Dara Davis Lanier and husband, Billy, Tyler Davis and Bill Bowles, Trent Hobby, Zack Hobby, Taylor Hardee, Emily Hardee, Emma Hardee, Spencer Hardee, Landon Dean, Asher Dean, and Lily Hardee

3 Great-Grandchildren:  Silas Lanier, Natalie Jane Lanier, and Isla Hobby

Preceded in death by:

Parents:  Mr. Harvey Thompson & Mrs. Ellen Johnstun Thompson

2 Sisters:  Beth Higgs, and Lois Ricketson

2 Brothers:  Horace Thompson, and Mark Thompson

Funeral Services for Mrs. Alice was held, Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in Pearson, Ga., with Bro. David White and Bro. Stevie Sirmans officiating.  Opening prayer was given by her granddaughter, Taylor Hardee, along with a special eulogy given by her two grandchildren:  Dara Lanier and Tyler Davis.  Musical selections included, “Nearer My God to Thee” and “Will the Circle be Unbroken” rendered by soloist, Angie Odum, accompanied by pianist, Tonya Cecil, who also offered soft music for the Prelude and Postlude.  Closing prayer was offered by Bro. Jonathan McDowell.  The interment followed in Utah Cemetery in Axson, Ga. with dedication of the grave given by Bro. David White.

Serving as active pallbearers were:  Wesley Gilliard, David Thompson, Greg Higgs, Perry Thompson, Ray Thompson, and Kelly Thompson.

Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangements.