Janice Hardin

October 24, 1956 - July 25, 2019

Janice Hardin, age 62, of Unicoi, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Center on Aging and Health, after a lengthy illness. A native of Washington County, Janice is a daughter of the late William Robert and Valery (Tipton) Story. She was a member of Unicoi Freewill Baptist Church, where she played the piano. She enjoyed listening to music, watching movies and she loved her pets. Janice Hardin leaves behind to cherish her memory: Husband of 21 years: Timothy Dean Hardin; Daughter: Sherry Tilson and husband, James; Granddaughter: Amy Richardson; The family would like to offer special thanks to friends, Marlene Tolley, Darrell and Doris Austin and David Higgins. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Janice Hardin in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 pm, Monday, July 29, 2019 in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Mike Lamb will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by Vernon and James Story and by Frankie Rogers. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 6:00 pm and will continue until service time on Monday. Visitation will also be held at other times at the home of Tim Hardin, 630 Bumpass Cove Road, Erwin, TN 37650; and at the home of Sherry Tilson, 300 Oscar Tilson Road, Erwin, TN 37650. A committal service will be held at 1:45 PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Mountain Home National Cemetery. Those attending will meet at Mountain Home National Cemetery by 1:35 PM for the committal service. Serving as pallbearers will be: Charlie Freeman, Mike Butler, Rick Anders, Roger Hardin, Michael Hardin and Donnie Britt. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her name to the church of your choice or to Unicoi County Animal Shelter, 185 N Industrial Drive, Erwin, TN 37650. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Janice Hardin through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.