Sonia Murray Hardman, 77, of Spencer

(03/06/2018)
Sonia Murray Hardman, 77, of Spencer, West Virginia died March 4, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, West Virginia surrounded by members of her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Howard F. and Lois Shriver Murray.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, the Rev. Dr. John D. Hardman; son, John Mark Hardman of South Charleston, West Virginia; daughter, Joanna Marie Caley of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; grandson, Noah Isaac Hardman; granddaughter, Sarah Frances Caley; sister, Nancy Hines of Spencer; brother, Dr. David Murray of Jacksonville, Florida; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Sonia was a graduate of Spencer High School, West Virginia Wesleyan College, and the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies. She was a school teacher having taught in Upshur County schools, Loudon County schools in Virginia, Spencer Elementary School, and Spencer High School. She was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Ripley, West Virginia where she was a member of the chancel choir.

A Memorial Service of Death and Resurrection will be conducted at Epworth United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 3:30pm. Visitation will start at 2:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston or the Memorial Fund at Epworth United Methodist Church.

Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer is in charge of the arrangements.