Barbara (Hardesty) Pierce

Barbara May Pierce, 83 of Urbana, Illinois, died May 4, 2020, from a lengthy battle with L.B.D.

She was born in Bethel, Kansas, a daughter of Pyrl L. and Eva M. Stone Hardesty.

Later in life, she loved to travel especially to the place she grew up as a child. The Hardesty Farm, as they called it.

Survivors include five children; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Kurth and Virginia Hansen.

She was preceded in death one brother, William Hardesty.

A special thanks to the staff of Meadowbrook at CLV and Carle Hospice. The family appreciates what you have done to keep Mom comfortable and happy.

Memorial contributions may be made to Meadowbrook Health Center, 101 W. Windsor Rd., Urbana, IL 61802.

Memorial graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, October 23, 2020, at the Garnett Cemetery, Garnett, Kansas.