Betty Ann Hardiman

Betty A. Hardiman "Peaches", age 70, departed this life on October 14, 2026. She was born August 22, 1956 in Columbus Ohio.

Preceded in death by her father, Lindsay R. Hardiman; mother, Geraldine T. Hardiman(Smith); and uncle, William A. (Alma) Smith.

She graduated from Marion Franklin High School. She retired from Ohio Health after working there for over 15 years.

She enjoyed making holiday baskets, which were highly requested. She loved sharing secret baking recipes with her children and grandchildren, especially her famous sweet rolls, recipe handed down by her mother and sweet potato pies. She also liked to go to bingo, play bid wiz and spades with friends and family.

She was a huge, longtime fan of the LA Lakers and loved Kobe Bryant. Her favorite color is purple.

Her all-time favorite artists were Michael Jackson and Prince.

She leaves to mourn her siblings, Linda (John) Morrissette, Brenda E. Hardiman, and Lindsay R. Hardiman; children, Maxcine D. Hardiman (daughter), Mandy D. Hardiman (daughter), Raymone M. Lane (son); god-daughter, Mahin (Stephen) Williams; nephew, Dailon Hardiman; nieces, Monika Morrissette and Ciji (Jeffrey) Ray; great-nephew, Tyler Ray; grandchildren, Chyna L. Porter, Mahaya A. Porter, Naudea M. Clark, Milan E. Mitchell, Larry Cochran III., Robert Cochran, and Diana (Tyrone) Cochran-Lindsey; great-grandchildren, Makai Brown, Ta'Shawn Salter Jr., and Tre'zire Salter. A special mention to Thomas R. Lane and best friend Sherry Boyd.