I will never forget her. Being one of the smartest, friendliest, fair-minded, and best educated individual that ever entered my life. Someone remarked she was "fierce", an excellent description.

Ardis and I worked together at DAU in the Systems Engineering and Test department. She was my “sponsor” as a new hire and like a good military sponsor had a super “newcomer package” for me when I arrived.   We shared being AF family and Auburn female engineers, having graduated in the same year with our bachelor’s degrees. We also shared a passion for mentoring young female engineers.  

It was so great to have a coworker and friend who understood  that aspect of my career path.  My first day in the office she said how glad she was to have another Lady Engineer on the team. I always appreciated her advice and her laugh coming down the hallway.  

Ardis was loved and respected by others and she made a difference in the lives of the people she encountered.  She has left us now and is on her PCS to our next and truly last home base.  She is our Advon team I’m sure is preparing the newcomers guide for us. :). We will cross her path again and she will be ready to welcome us and show us around! Peace and love. 

Met Ardis in the mid 80's as we both worked on a capital replacement of a computer system for the Air Force. She worked the documentation and configuration side of the task and worked with all the Air Force subject matter experts stationed at Gunter Annex of Maxwell A.F.B., Montgomery, AL. A couple of years went by pretty quick but she never stood still. Became the Task Leader for the updated computer system. Her and I went from co-workers to - she's now the Boss and a great boss she was. She managed the project with a stern but fair hand and earned my absolute respect.
She moved on to a Civil Service position, still connected to the original task which was in process of updating and improvement. She always kept moving forward, hence the MBA, PhD, and professor-ship. Sincere condolences to all her family members. To all her friends and co-workers, we shall miss this wonderful lady. I will remember her for the rest of my days.


I was blessed to work with Ardis during her time at DAU.  She always had a smile and a good word to say every time we spoke.  We will greatly miss her and her talents, as will her many students and others she counseled and assisted.  My condolences to her family and other friends.  May the Lord comfort you all in this time of sorrow.

I had the opportunity to meet Ardis and Marti when I traveled with Phyllis to DC a few years ago. It was such fun to see the three sisters laughing and reminiscing. Ardis was a bright light, and the world is certainly dimmer without her glow. My thoughts are with those who love her best, and I send strength to you all as you navigate the world without her.

I am deeply saddened by Ardis' passing. I had the opportunity to work with Ardis at DAU. She was an incredibly talented and dedicated public servant and a shining example to all of us who worked with her. She has been and will continue to be missed. Our love and prayers go with her and her family.

I'm so very sorry for your loss.  I briefly worked with Ardis at the Defense Acquisition University. Although we didn't teach together, we did have many hallway conversations.   I enjoyed our time together.  She will be greatly missed by all.  

To the family, I am certainly sorry for your loss.  I enjoyed working with Ardis while at the Defense Acquisition University.  Ardis and I had several detailed discussions about software management that would have probably bored the tears out of most people, but it was lively for us.  We did not teach together and only had one assignment in common, so I can't say that I knew her well.  However, what we had in common was software and travel so we did get to discuss some of the fun things in our lives.

Ardis was my cousin. I remember many, many summer trips to Ohio (and few to North Dakota and Nebraska) growing up. 

Ardie’s mom was my mom’s sister - 

As we grew up I used to tease her about her ‘southern drawl’’ because none of her siblings dialect had changed! 

I believe her grace and love made her an absolute Southern Bell!

She will always be in my good memories of the visits to Ohio and my Aunt and Uncle’s homes we visited as a child. 

I have so many fond memories of working with Ardis and watching Auburn football games together....going tdy with Terry Baker and we were trying to find our way around in Boston and got so tickled that Terry had to pull over.....we celebrated her 50th birthday by telling everyone to come to her luncheon with an "Elvis" present, then we hired an Elvis impersonator for her to dance with...She was so confused, wondering why everyone thought she was a big Elvis fan....great memory!  She hosted several times at her place and we cheered on the Auburn tigers and ate some really good food . I will miss her and was hoping to see her one more time but I would not wish her any more suffering and am thankful she is with the Lord and those family members who preceded her.  Praying for all the family for peace and comfort.

Sorry to learn of the loss of Ardis but comforted that she is no longer suffering.  She fought a long hard battle but is now at peace. May you find comfort in the lifelong memories with her.

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Ardis Hearn

18 juillet 1962 – 23 septembre 2021

Ridout's-Brown-Service Prattville Chapel

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