Essie L. Hardrick, 97 of Blairsville, formerly of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, February 01, 2022 at her daughter’s home.
She was born December 19, 1924 in Lumpkin, GA, the daughter of the late Henry Lee Thorton and Curlin (Porter) Thorton. Essie worked for Grace Convalescent Home in Detroit, MI, Grand Parent Foster Care Center and Christland Missionary Baptist Church, Detroit, MI. She enjoyed playing bingo, helping others and helping out with all of the church affairs.
She is survived by her children: Albert Hardrick, CA, Ricky Hardrick & wife, Constance, Detroit, MI, Kirk Hardrick, Detroit, MI, King Hardrick & wife, Elaine, Detroit, MI, Keith Hardrick, Detroit, MI, Kenneth Hardrick, Detroit, MI, Priscilla Hardrick, Blairsville, PA and Justina Hardrick, Greensburg, PA and also many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren & Great Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son and sister, Curly Harris.
James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Blairsville is assisting the family with the final arrangements. Services & interment will be handled by the James Cole Funeral Home, Detroit, MI.
Interment will be held in the Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan.
