Mary Elizabeth Vann Hardesty passed away peacefully on August 24, 2021, at the age of 91.

She was born in Weatherford, Texas on February 13, 1930 to J.R. and Ruby Vann. She was raised in Texas alongside her two younger brothers. She was a graduate of Carter-Riverside High School in Fort Worth, where she excelled in academics.

Mary married the love of her life and husband of 59 years, Frank Hardesty on June 14, 1946 in Weatherford, Texas. After living in a few states, they chose to plant roots and raise a family in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mary joined Frank in the floor covering business and worked for LD Brinkman and Stephenson's Floor Covering, before joining Ivan Smith Furniture, where she happily retired in her 80s. She was a devout member of First Baptist Church of Shreveport and a true steward of God's grace. Her passion to serve carried on to The Glen Retirement Community, where she sat on numerous committees.

She will be remembered for her prayerful heart, charitable spirit and love for others.

Mary is survived by her children, Diane Hardesty and David Hardesty (Jan), both of Shreveport; grandchildren, Aaron, Chastain, Chase, Danielle, Darryl, Dawne, Emily and John; great-grandchildren, Aidan, Andrew, Ashley, Brooke, Caleb, Charles, Connor, Ella, Frank, Hannah, Ian, Joshua, Katie, Lauren, Lily, Liv and Mary; great-great-grandchild, Aubrey; brother, Don Vann (Delores).

She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband; son, Douglas Hardesty; grandson, Shaun Hardesty (Allison); brother, Robert Vann (Margie).

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Shreveport in the Frost Chapel. Her final resting place will be with her husband at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shreveport Rescue Mission. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to The Smith Family, the staff at Lifepath Hospice and The Glen for their care and compassion.