She is survived by her husband , Donald Bryant Hardy who she fell in love with and was married to him on August 6th 1955 at the age of 18. They were married for over 66 years.
She is also survived by her older brother, David Vance.
Karen and Don had 6 children. 14 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren(and counting).
Her Children and spouses; Melody and her husband Michael Bruch; Robin and her husband Bill Richards
Craig and my wife Karen Hardy; Scott and his wife Michelle Hardy; Heather and her husband Charlie Porter Heath and his wife Melissa Hardy.
Her grandchildren include; Misty, Megan, Eric, Amanda, Amber, Cody, Kylie, Justin, Travis, Natalie, Taylor, Jessica, Sarah and Olivia.
Her Great Grandchildren include; Trent, Vance, Rylie, Logan, Keeleigh, Maddox, Connor, Madison, Hardy, Carter, Anthony, Major James, Skylar and the newest member in the family Bennett.
A funeral service for Karen will be held Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Chapel Hill - Butler Funeral Home, 701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, KS 66112.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chapelhill-butler.com for the Hardy family.