Marlene K. Hardwick, 79, of Bedford, passed away Saturday, January 2nd at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born August 5, 1941 in Lawrence County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Earl Lockenour and Ruby (Martin) Padgett. She married Marvin Hardwick on August 7, 1955 and he preceded her in death on December 16, 2012.Marlene was a graduate of Huron High School, had worked for RCA and M. Fine and Sons, and was a member of Gulletts Creek Baptist Church in Needmore. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren.Surviving to cherish the memory of Marlene include her son, Tom (Brenda) Hardwick of Mitchell; two daughters, Debbie Kern of Bedford and Sharlene (John) Anderson of Avoca; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin; brother, Howard Padgett; and one granddaughter, Amanda K. Hardwick.Funeral services for Marlene K. Hardwick will be Friday, January 8 at 10am at The Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes with Nathan King officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-10am Friday at Ferguson-Lee.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.FergusonLee.com. Cemetery Green Hill Cemetery 1202 18th Street Bedford IN 47421 US Funeral Home Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN - 47421 US (812) 275-4433