In Honor of Florence E. Hardy Donations May Be Made to the American Cancer Society

Florence Elizabeth Hardy, 63, of Manchester NJ, passed away on June 23, 2021. She was born on July 20, 1957, the twelfth child of the late Thomas and Mable Hardy.

Florence attended Central Regional High School in Bayville, NJ. She met her mate, Curtis Ware, in South Toms River, NJ and from that union four children were born.

Florence was a stay-at-home mom and homemaker, she enjoyed being with family, snuggling with her cats, Tiger and Smokey, talking with her birds, Stanley and Gail, and being in conversation with God, reading her bible, and listening to music, especially gospel. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy.

Florence is predeceased by her longtime life partner, Curtis Ware, brother, Little John, and sister, Gladys. She is survived by her four children, Maybelline Hardy, Elizabeth Santana (Josh), Curt Hardy (Dana), Joyce Page (Wiley), seven grandchildren, Dashon and Daquan Nieves, Marisol Hardy Shymira Reeves, Maria and Edward Aeschbach, Bianca Hardy, 12 siblings, James Price (Shirley), Walter Price ( Robin), Jessie Mae Anderson, Frances Anderson (Jerry), Alberta Hardy, Thomas Hardy, William Hardy, Robert Hardy ( Brenda), Donald Hardy (Jonnie), Dorothy Bivins (Benny), Rosemary Hardy, Betty Bivins (Joe), and a host of nephew and nieces.

Florence's presence will be truly missed by those who loved her. However, the essence of her spirit will be our comfort until we meet again.