Diane Hardy

Diane Townsend Hardy was born February 1, 1952 to Calvin L. and Willie Mae Townsend in Detroit, Michigan. She was called from labor to eternal rest on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

Diane was raised in Detroit and graduated from Northern High School in 1970. On June 22, 1972 she married the love of her life, Charles Hardy, and moved to Columbus, Ohio. To this union was born one son, Charles Hardy, Jr. whom she adored. Diane was employed by C.A.M.A.C.O for many years. She retired from the Columbus School Board as a transportation specialist after 30 years of service. She enjoyed bowling, being involved in good conversation, and could fry the best chicken wings ever. Diane had an infectious sense of humor and never met a stranger. She was also an extremely loyal Michigan football fan.

Diane gave her life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at the age of 12 at the New Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Detroit. She was a devoted member of Second Shiloh Baptist Church for over 47 years where she held many positions in service for the Lord down through the years. God blessed Diane with the gift of nurturing and reaching the hearts of young people. She was a faithful and inspiring member. Most recently she served as Minister of Youth, Youth Sunday School Teacher, member of the Kitchen Committee, the Voices of Praise Choir and the SSBC Mass Choir. One of her great loves was studying the word of God. Her favorite bible verse was Psalm 46:1 – “Be still and know that I am God.” Diane loved God, her church and her family.

In addition to her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hardy Sr., and her only sister Carolyn Weeks; brother-in-laws Thomas lee, Larry Dean, George, and John Hardy; Carl Weeks; Sister-in-laws, Kate Craig and Katherine Hardy; and nephew Sergio Townsend.

Diane leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving and devoted son, Charles Jr. (Kosette); grandchild, Iyanna; brother-in law, Raymond (Randy); sisters-in-law, Janice Tanner, Dolores Fay Stigger, and Joyce Edmonson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, including special cousin, Priscilla Johnson and special friend, Clara Thomas.

PRIVATE Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, February 20, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.).

Interment at Eastlawn Cemetery.