Karen Elizabeth

Hardesty

Karen Elizabeth Hardesty, daughter of the late Bryan Shrode and Irma (Derby) Shrode, was born in Peoria, Illinois, on July 22, 1944. She departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, Missouri, on September 27, 2026, at the age of 82.

Karen was of the Baptist faith and was baptized at a young age. She enjoyed collecting silly hats, going to Current River, and having fun. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Larry Shrode, and three sisters, Marilyn, Helen and Ellen.

Karen is survived by one son, Scott Hardesty and wife Bonnie of Allen, Texas, one daughter, Angie Jones of Ellington, Missouri, one brother, John Shrode and wife Carola of Bloomington, Illinois, three grandchildren, Sophia Hardesty of Allen, Texas, Joshua Jones and companion Ashley McClanahan of Ellington, Missouri, and Kelley Jones of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Karen will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

There will be a Celebration of Life held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2 PM at the Old Tram Bar in Ellington, Missouri.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri