Shirley Robinson Hardee
October 30, 1927 ~ April 23, 2015
Shirley Robinson Hardee, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2015.
Shirley was born in New Hanover County, NC on October 30, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Ernest L. Robinson and Flossie H. Robinson. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, James E. Hardee, Sr. and a brother, Orville A. Robinson.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, James E. Hardee, Jr. (Eddie), “daughter”-in-law Faye, and their son, James Hardee, III (Jim) and wife Ashley of Battleboro; Jeffrey L. Hardee and his children, Jonathan and Caroline Hardee of Greer, SC; and daughter, Joyce H. Long and husband Bryan of Nashville. Shirley is also survived by a brother, Dr. Ernest L. Robinson and wife Betty H. of Lumberton, NC and sister-in-law, Ethel H. Hines of Rocky Mount. There are also many nieces, nephews, family and friends that will remember her dearly, along with their two special caregivers, Felicia Blackmore and Susan Marshall.
Shirley attended Campbell Junior College (Campbell University) and graduated from Appalachian State (Appalachian University) with a degree in Education. In 1949, Shirley moved to Whitakers, NC to start her career in education and there she met the love of her life, James. She taught school in Nash and Edgecombe Counties for 31 years. She touched the lives of many students throughout her years of teaching which continue to remember and appreciate her. Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at Lake Gaston and she was also an active member of Battleboro United Methodist Church.
A Service to celebrate her life will be held Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 3:00pm at Battleboro United Methodist Church officiated by Reverend Patrick Sinclair and Parker Phillips. Graveside will follow at Battleboro Cemetery. Visitation will be held the evening before, Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. The family will receive friends at other times at the home of Eddie and Faye Hardee, 513 West Battleboro Avenue, Battleboro, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Battleboro United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 178, Battleboro, NC 27809.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 4/25, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Service
Battleboro United Methodist Church
229 E. Battleboro Ave.
Battleboro, NC 27809
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Sunday 4/26, 3:00 pm
Cemetery
Battleboro Cemetery
408 W. Battleboro Road
Battleboro, NC 27809
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8th grade Williford School 196162. Great teacher. Debbie Baker Joyner. Same grade same school 195758 Frank Joyner. Will always have special memories of her. RIP Mrs. HARDEE.
What wonderful memories I will always have of my 8th grade teacher. I would run into her just about anywhere. She was with her family at El Tapitia a few Sundays ago and we enjoyed talking. We often ran into her at K & W and she attended our church (NorthSide) with a friend a few months ago and sat on the front row so you she could see me play the piano. Her eyes were not good and you had to get close to her for her to be able to see who you were. I think now…of the words in the song Amazing Grace…… …… I once was blind, but now I see…. So happy your sight is perfect now and you can see and enjoy all of the beautiful sights in Heaven. I will miss seeing you around my favorite teacher….. and my friend. Jean Andrews Tatum
Mrs. Hardee was such a nice and caring lady that will be greatly missed. I remember her at Williford School which I attended from 1970-1976. May God be with each of you during this difficult time. Brenda Jackson Batchelor
Hardee family, Ms Shirley will be missed here on earth but the angels have a special angel to join them. Tammy Gaulding
What a sweet soul of a lady! She will be missed for sure!
Ms. Shirley always made me smile and laugh – such a sweet and loving lady! I will miss her. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers! Dee Dee Smith
Mrs. Shirley was a very special lady to all of us at Eastern North Carolina Medical Group. We loved her and her family dearly. We all are so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers. May God bless you guys at this time.
Maw Maw brought me such happiness, laughter, but give my a abundance of love! I will always remember and cherish ALL the good times we had together. We have cried and laughed together, but most of all we had fun at anything we did together. Even getting in trouble cutting together!! I will always love and have the up most RESPECT FOR YOU MAW MAW!!! Thank you, Eddie, Faye, Jim and Ashley for loving me and making me apart of ya’lls family!!!
Dearest Hardee family, please rest assured in knowing that Maw Maw is happy. She is celebrating today. She was a very special friend and taught me so many things. A wonderful woman who influenced so many lives. She will be missed!
One of my favorite teachers (1960-1961) at Williford. Treasure of memories. God minister to the family. See you in heaven.
I met Shirley the first year she came to Whitakers .Three of us had big brothers we wanted her to date .Ethel Hardee won ,she started dating James that year.Shirley never taught me but she taught my younger siblings,and they loved her.She and I were good friends and I saw her frequently at Almands.Eddie and Faye,you are to be commended for the good care you took of both your parents.They are together now and may they rest in peace.Helen Raper
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Sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. Please accept my heartfelt condolence. My thoughts & prayers are with you during the difficult times ahead. Remember that God feels our pain, for he felt it fist. John 316. For God so loved the world, he gave his one & only son, so that we might have ever lasting life. There is no greater love then this. What a precious gift we have been given.
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Hardee’s death. She and Mr. Hardee were my favorite clients, when I prepared their tax returns. I so, looked forward to seeing them each year. In my heart, I had adopted them as my second set of parents. If I ever saw a perfectly loving couple, it was them. I loved the way they had of picking on one another, in the most loving way. In their later years, when they could no longer travel, when I went to their home to pick up and drop off their returns, I felt like I was a part of their family and thoroughly enjoyed every moment I spent with them. I loved receiving calls from her, just to say hello and to check on me. Faye, I never got to meet you, but I hope you know just how much she loved you and how much she appreciated everything you did for her & Mr. Hardee. She bragged all the time of how good you were to them. She loved you as a daughter, not just a daughter-in-law (Her words, not mine). Mrs. Hardee is now with the man she loved, all her life. It leaves a warm feeling in my heart, just thinking of the two of them being reunited. I feel so blessed, to have known the two of them. They were so special to me and they will always be in my heart and memories.
One of the finest ladies I ever taught with. She touched many many lives in such a positive way. I’m so happy to have had her in my life. Trudi Waters
Shirley – Aw, Ms. Robinson. She was my 4th grade teacher. She married James that year! She was also my daughter’s 6th grade teacher. How I loved that lady. Kitty (Doughtie) Etheridge.
Mrs. Hardee was one of the beloved sources of light in our colorful community of Battleboro and now that brilliant light has gone out. We’ll remember here frankness and her eagerness to visit and catch up on all of us who she taught to be nice and to do the right thing. How blessed we were to have such a friend and teacher. Heaven is a little richer and we are a little poorer.
Eddie and Family, Thank you for the opportunity to get to know you all and Mrs. Hardee. Her persistent sense of humor and straightforwardness in the face of adversity was quite astonishing. In the short time I knew her, I found her personality most delightful. May the peace of God keep your hearts and minds during this time of loss.
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May God grant your family peace and comfort in the passing of Shirley. Shirley was such a good friend to my late mother, Dorothy Buffaloe. I appreciated speaking with her on the phone or getting to see her each time I came to NC to see my mom. She was such an inspiration – Heaven has indeed gained an angel! Prayers during this difficult time. – Rebecca Bowers
Hi my name is Kayla and I am a local bible teacher. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There is a very comforting scripture at Isaiah 258. It says that soon Jehovah will swallow up death forever and that he will wipe away all of the tears. So we can all look forward to a time when death will be no more. I hope that this scripture can bring some true comfort during these difficult times.
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To her sons,grandchildren , brother and students of Ms. Shirley ;may GOD give you all peace and love as you cherish the precious memories . Shirley was my son’s neighbor back in 1987. John talked about Ms.Shirley and her husband so much. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. In Christian sympathy, John Griffin and Martha L. Barnes