Karen’s career in nursing began after graduating in 1973 from Watts School of Nursing, Durham, NC. Then moving to Arizona, Karen began working at Phoenix Baptist Hospital and later, Valley of the Sun School. After earning her Master Degree in Nursing from ASU, Karen went on to work with the Osborn School District #8 for the last 6 years as the Head of Nursing.
Karen is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years, Jack B. Hardy; their loving son Jason (Vicky) Hardy; and her 3 loving stepchildren Darlene (Allen) Foster, Tammy (Russell) Elliott and Aaron (Kellie) Hardy; 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and her brother Sam (Lynn) Smith.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri Ave., Glendale, AZ.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ in Karen’s memory. For online tributes, you are invited to www.greenacresglendalemort.com (623) 939-8321.
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