Mary Etta Foster Hardwick, 92, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Born to the late Stanley, Sr. & Anna Mae Peel Foster on February 19, 1932, in Garrard County. Mary was of the Baptist faith.

Aside from her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, the late Charles Lee Hardwick; a brother, the late Stanley Foster, Jr.; a sister, the late Madge Christopher Owen. Survivors include a son, Patrick (Erin) Hardwick; grandchildren, Jason (Brandi) Hardwick and Adam (Staci) Hardwick; great-grandchildren, Mattie Hardwick, Cole Hardwick, Archer Hardwick, and Forrest Hardwick; and several nieces & nephews.

A private burial will be held at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Friends and family my leave condolences or special memories on her tribute wall at : www.ramsey-young.com. Ramsey-Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.