Ms. Emogene "Lil Mama" Hardiman
January 28, 1928 - October 2, 2017
Ms. Emogene “Lil Mama” Hardiman 89, of Magnolia, AR., passed away Monday, October 2nd, at her home, surrounded by love ones. She was born January 28, 1928 in Magnolia, AR. To McKinley Burris and Margaret Davis. She united with the New Bethel Baptist Church in Magnolia, AR at an early age. She served on the Usher Board, as Mission President, & the Kitchen Ministry. She united in holy matrimony to Napoleon Hunter and seven children were born to this union. She was employed with Southern State College (SAU) for fifteen years, Country Pride in El Dorado, AR. for five years, and retired from Amfuel in 1993. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons; Napoleon M. Hunter and Franklin Hunter, three sisters; Joy Burris, Effie Moore, and Hazel Wright, one brother; Felix Burris, two grandsons; Patrick Hunter & Corey Hildreth. Survivors include; her children; Fredrick Hunter & wife Pat of Jacksonville, AR, Mrs. Glady Ross & husband Johnny of Magnolia, AR, Mrs. Joyce Arberry of Magnolia, AR, Mrs. Francis Clay of Pennsylvania, Robert Hunter & wife Gladis of Magnolia, AR, a daughter-in-law; Mrs. Shirley Hunter of McNeil, AR, one brother; L.H. Burris of Magnolia, AR. Twenty grandchildren, forty-two great-grandchildren, twenty-five great great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, & her special pet; Kandi.. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 7th, at 2:30 p.m. at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Magnolia, AR., with burial to follow in the New Bethel/St. John Cemetery in Magnolia, AR. Under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC of Magnolia, AR. Officiating will be Rev. Charlie Cheatham. Visitation: Friday 12 - 5: p.m. at the funeral home. Active Pallbearers: Wallace Baker, Johnny Ross, Lewis Burris, Paul Ross Donell Hunter, Robert Ross, Marzell Turner, & John Ross Honorary Pallbearers: Devin Bass, Corey S. Hunter, Sr., Michael Harris, Darris Hunter, Antwan Hunter, Rodney Hunter, Austin M. Hunter, & JeQuays Jackson Flowers Bearers: Granddaughters
Ms. Emogene “Lil Mama” Hardiman 89, of Magnolia, AR., passed away Monday, October 2nd, at her home, surrounded by love ones. She was born January 28, 1928 in Magnolia, AR. To McKinley Burris and Margaret Davis. She united with... View Obituary & Service Information