Betty Joyce Hardiman, 80, of Ardmore, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Jan. 12, 2026, at Donalson Care Center, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Betty found joy in the simple pleasures of life, from the challenge of a crossword puzzle to the quiet companionship of her cats.

Born in Lincoln County on Dec. 30, 1945, to the late Roy Wesley and Mary Sue Hardiman, Betty was a hardworking woman who dedicated many years to Serbin, Blue Ridge Shirt, and Lincoln Manufacturing Companies. She was a member of the Coldwater Community Church. When she wasn’t caring for those around her, Betty enjoyed sewing, shopping, and settling in for a good mystery show.

She is survived by her siblings, Dwayne Hardiman, Bobby Hardiman, and Julia Atchley, along with a host of nieces and nephews who will miss her deeply. Betty now joins her parents and her siblings, James Hardiman, the Rev. Roy Hardiman Jr. Linda Brooks, and Rosa Lee Hardiman, who preceded her in death.

The funeral service was held Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home, with burial at New Grove Cemetery.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Betty Joyce Hardiman.