Ellen Kate Viola Hardeman. passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, age 90 years. Beloved wife for 60 years of the late Jesse J. Hardeman. Mother of Hollie Hardeman Carter and the late Jayne Hardeman Stephens; she is survived by her son-in-law Garry Stephens. Grandmother of Nicholas Carter, Luke Carter and his wife Wendy Derrick, Emma Stephens, Tara Stephens. Daughter of the late Katie Boulet Viola and Alfred J. Viola. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and a multitude of cousins, including Jake and Diane Grillot, Krystal Simoneaux, and Bessie VanGeffen, and "adopted son" Wayne Daigrepont. A visitation will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home on Saturday July 6, 2024, beginning at 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Private interment will be held at a later date.