Hazel Marguerite Hardy was born on September 30, 1908, the fourth of eight children born to Jimmie Margaret and A. D. Cook, in Garden City. She passed away in a local hospital on July 8, 2005.Marguerite worked for the phone company in Garden City before she married the love of her life, Lloyd Hardy, in Big Spring on July 4, 1939. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2002. They had two children, Reta Carol and Paula Beth. She was a fabulous cook and outstanding seamstress and adored by her family.Marguerite was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church of Garden City.Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Reta Carol and Steve Bell of Garden City and Paula and Guy Talbot of Big Spring; three grandchildren, Stephanie and Charles Dobbs of San Angelo, Neiman and Lance Hill of Dallas and Krystal and Brandon McDaniel of Leawood, Kansas; one great granddaughter, Bryce Hill of Dallas; one sister, Marjorie Klein of Fredericksburg; one brother, Allie B. Cook of Garden City and many nieces and nephews who always loved to hear Aunt Rite's stories.She was also preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie and A. D. Cook; two sisters, Allene Dozier and Pauline Berry and three brothers, Alton D. Cook, Marshall Cook and Jack Cook.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 11, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church in Garden City with Rev. Lloyd Hagemeier, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at the Garden City Cemetery.The family suggests memorial to the First United Methodist Church in Garden City, P.O. Box 145, Garden City, Texas 79739. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
