Mary Nell Hardin

Estes Park resident Mary Nell Hardin died early Friday morning February 20, 2015 at her home. Mary Nell Wendt was born February 21, 1931 in Memphis, TN. Her parents were Richard and Rachel Lucille (Collier) Wendt. She graduated from Rhoades College with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. She was employed at Jacobson’s Stores in customer service. In 1994 she moved to Estes Park where she was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church and an active volunteer in many charitable organizations including the Community Thrift Store of Estes Park and the Estes Valley Library. In 2013, she was named Volunteer of the Year at the Library. She also maintained her membership in Kappa Delta Sorority. Mary Nell is survived by her son Clay Hardin of Peru, brother Dr. Richard Wendt, daughter in law Linda Hardin, grandchildren Erin and Alli Hardin, Emma, Caroline and Luke Miller and great grandson Xander Hardin. She was preceded in death by a daughter Kathleen “Katie” Miller in 2001. A Requiem Mass will celebrate Mary Nell’s life on Saturday February 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM . Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bartholomew’s Church in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.