Barbara Jean Hardesty Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Barbara Jean Hardesty of Sandyville, West Virginia. Barbara, born on October 17, 1948, passed away on July 11, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Barbara for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Barbara’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Norman Earl and Flossie Gladys Smith (Wolfingbarger); and her brothers, Leonard, Ronnie, Donnie and James Alton "Ick" Smith.
She is survived by: her daughter Melissa Dawn Hardesty Riggs (Rick Sisson); her grandchildren, Jennifer L. Kendall (Ryan) and Brandon D. Riggs; and her brother Doyle Smith.
