LaRita Hardy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

LaRita Yvonne Hardy was born on August 23, 1960 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Obbie Mitchell and Annie Mitchell Frazier. She was preceded in death by her son, Demetrius Hardy, her Great Grandmother, Florence Kirkland, her Grandparents, Eugene and Katie Mitchell, John and Annie Ruth Williamson, Stepfather, John L. Frazier, Aunt, Jean Williamson LaSalle and Uncle, John A. Williamson. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with Woods Memorial Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Toney Mosley. LaRita attended West End High School in Birmingham, Alabama and graduated Pacific High School and Skadron Business College in San Bernadino, California. In 1976, her first child, Anthony DeWayne Mitchell, was born. In 1982, she married Airmen Robert E. Hardy, U.S. Air Force, and to this union two sons were born, Demetrius Hardy (Deceased) and DeVante Hardy. She loved to “dine on a dime” and “shop til she dropped.” She was a true T.J. Maxxanista, which is where you could always find her. She was a good listener and would always try to find the good in everyone. Even after the loss of her son, she continued to give love and support to her family and friends. LaRita passed away on July 24, 2021. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Robert E. Hardy; two sons, Anthony “ Tony “ Mitchell ( Danita ) of Moreno Valley, CA; DeVante Hardy of Atlanta, GA, daughter-in-law, Infini Harrison Hardy of Kathleen GA; mother, Annie Frazier of Birmingham, AL; one brother, Cedric Mitchell ( Shirley ) of Moreno Valley, CA; three sisters, Constance Mitchell of Birmingham, AL, Katrina Frazier Stevens of Atlanta, GA and Jonetta Frazier of Chesterfield, VA; seven grandchildren, LeJanelle, Amia and Bradell Mitchell all of Moreno Valley, CA; Erica Harrison Hardy, Elise and Elijah Hardy all of Kathleen, GA and Dasan Hardy of Atlanta, GA; brother-in-law Calvin Hardy, two sister-in-laws, Charlotte Hardy of Montgomery, AL and Shirley Michell of Moreno Valley, CA, three aunts, Rebecca and Gloria Jean Mitchell of Birmingham, AL; Leanna Williamson of San Bernadino, CA; five uncles; Otis, James, Albert, Johnny, David and Jimmy Mitchell; four nieces Tanika Mitchell of Talladega, AL, Alex Mitchell Sereno of Azusa, CA, Imari and Peyton Stevens of Atlanta, GA and Adrienne Williamson of San Bernadino, CA; three nephews; Brandon Stevens ( Dawn ) of Azusa, CA, Bryce Mitchell ( Anna ) of Highlands, CA and John Williamson, Jr., ( Tasha ) of Rialto, CA and a host of other relatives and friends.

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LaRita Hardy

August 23, 1960 - July 24, 2021