Hardin, Linda
HARDIN (HOCKER), Linda
Linda Hocker-Hardin died October 2. She persevered through a two-year battle with cancer, displaying grace while maintaining her sense of humor and personal morality.
Linda cherished music nearly as much as her hometown of Elwood, Indiana. She was a caring mother, a devoted grandmother of thirteen and a great-grandmother of three.
Linda also held a special place in her heart for her extended family. Linda and her loving husband Mike formed lifelong bonds with the Circle dinner group at Holy Cross Catholic Church. In addition, Linda created everlasting relationships with the High Noon folk group, also at Holy Cross, which she led for sixteen years.
Linda was preceded in death by Mike, her parents Joseph and Helen Hocker, siblings John Hocker, Margaret Muston and twin sister Nancy Pedro. She is survived by her six sons and their wives: Chris and Denise, David and Maureen, Greg and Tricia, Tom and Lisa, Brian, Nathan and Peyton. Linda is also survived by her brothers Larry Hocker and Jerry Hocker as well as partner Marvin Crim.
Linda blessed and enriched the lives of each person she met and will be missed by all.
Linda's funeral service will be held on October 22 at 11 AM at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Rd., Atlanta, GA 30341. Visitation will be held at 10 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests sending memorial contributions to the Friends of Saint Martin de Porres food pantry at Holy Cross.