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Mercedes Cierra Hardaway

07/23/1991 - 09/28/2021

Obituary For Mercedes Cierra Hardaway

MS. MERCEDES CIERRA HARDAWAY - Age 30, of Dalton, GA passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was born July 23, 1991. She was preceded by her brother, Andre’ Rashad Johnson. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.

She left to honor and cherish her memories her loving children, Kinslee Dreonna Stokes, Brooklyn Faith Watson, and Maverick Rashad Hardaway; loving parents, Barbara Hardaway, Greg Ward, Beth Dunsmore (friend, Randall Jackson); sisters, Brittany (Joshua) Timmons, Tamara (Edwin) Hernandez, Kayla Mathis, grandmother, Ruth Newton; nieces, nephews; aunts, Sarah Kate Lee, Betty Jean Slack, Alma (Ervin) Moody, Jerri Sue Gauntt, Deborah Cash, Elsie (Minister Fred) Johnson, Patricia Taylor, Audra Jones; uncles, Jamie Dunsmore, Aaron Dunsmore, Tim Ward, David Ward, Henry Ward; cousins; special adult friends, Andy and Karla Lowe, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 12:00 Noon at Shiloh Baptist Church, 2014 Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd., Dalton, Georgia, 30721 with Pastor Edward Hoggs as Eulogist, and Rev. Chris Bonds as Presider. Her remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Friday after 11:00 A. M. until the funeral hour. Interment, West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.


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It's crazy I've been searching for her for years , we left dalton sooooo long ago and she was literally the only person I could remember my very first friend on this earth and this is what I find . May that just hurt my chest ! I wish I could've got to you sooner I really do.

Mercedes and family! I am just now hearing about your passing. My heart is broken! We went to Eastbrook, and Southeast together. I have so many memories of you cracking the whole class up during lessons. You were a beast in hun class and basketball! Such a light to everyone's life. You were always a friend to me and everyone!! I love you girl and I just simply cannot believe you are gone. My daughters birthday is also July 23rd. Every year I will remember you β™₯️ I will be praying for your family and friends and your precious babies!!!!! See you in a better place my friend!!

Angel Dingus

I miss you so much auntie, there is not one moment when I don't think about you May you rest in peace. ~Andrea Ayala-rios <3 October 31st 2021

July 23 babies are one of a kind. Honored to have my daughter share that day! Awesome classmate, teammate, sister, and mother. Gone too soon. From T. & K. Thomas

Who knows what tomorrow may bring in a world made of these LORD lift us up where we belong where the eagles fly on a mountain high She's been lifted where she belongs are you ready to do the same It is not the natural order of things for a parent to have to bury a child It's the greatest pain a parent may incur Wrap your arms around those beautiful babies and show them love Lebd a shoulder to those weak kneed parents and lend a hand of mercy to everyone else One day our time of sorrow will come and if you've never been there for anyone else don't expect for anyone else to be there for you By this shall all men know ye are my disciples by showing love one to another What are you showing whose disciple are you Marvin L Henderson Kent OH

We pray for Mercedes' children Kinslee, Brooklyn, and Maverick; her moms Barbara and Beth Ann, grandmother Ruth Ann; sisters Brittany, Tamera, and children; and her entire extended family. Our hearts are heavy but our faith in God's abundant love, salvation, eternal Kingdom, and the certainty of being together again is strong. May God's peace be ever present in our lives ways. Love, Perry, Teresa, Meredith, Daniel, Ellie-Paige, Mackenzie, Micah, Allison, and Emma

RIP prayers for the family

RIP prayers for the family

Barbara, we don't have the words to give you the comfort that you truly need. Only our Heavenly Father knows that and will provide. Our hearts and love are with you and the children. With Deepest Sympathy, Love You, Cassandra and Eugene Jackson

Our Deepest Condolences πŸ’ Mercedes You Will Truly Be Missed I Remember The Laughter We Shared You Gain Your Wings Rest On In Gods Arms The Brands from California πŸ™πŸΎ

I first meet Mercedes at work when she first started work we instantly click... she had such a great personality and a heart of gold... she knew how to a fawn into a smile.. there will never be another Mercedes like you... the love she had for her children was extraordinary... you will never be forgotten and to the family my condolences goes out to you all most importantly to her children.. I will continue to keep y'all in my prayers πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈ

Beautiful woman, sister, best friend, loving mama, i love you to no end. Saying bye for a little while earthside hurts my heart so much. But the Word tells us;

"A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth." Ecclesiastes 7:1

I know you have met our precious Savior and you are rejoicing in heaven with Andre. Your memory lives on thru your sweet babies, that i will love like my own til the day i see you again my sweet baby sis-I'll miss you calling me sissy. I cherish you Beautiful.

I remember Mercedes when she was at Eastbrook. My prayers go out to her family, her children and all that loved her. Lynda Evors

We ( Little's, Brand's, Newell) in California send our deepest condolences to the entire family. We know that God oversees your grief and will see you through eventually.

On behalf of Gregory Lamar Ward we offer up our sincerest prayers and extend our deepest sympathy to his entire family over the death of his daughter, Mercedes Cierra Hardaway. May God comfort your hearts and minds as only He can do during your season of bereavement. -Chaplain Forrest J. Lester

Praying God keeps the family & holds onto Mercedes beautiful children. We will miss & cherish the good times with you. - Camishia Young & family

Sending my sincere condolences to the family of Mercedes, she will truly be missed. My prayers goes out to her babies and Family!!!

I remember Mercedes from school with a smile on her face no matter what. She was always friendly and nice to everyone around her. Such a beautiful soul gone to soon. My condolences to her family especially to her kids. Mercedes touched a lot of people. God gained a wonderful angel.

To Elsie, Pat, Tim and the whole family, we send our love and prayers. May the Peace of God be with you. Stay close to Him and receive His strength. From Bishop Stephen A. and Lady Dana Thomas, Pastor David and Sis. Aretha Thomas and the entire Community Fellowship Family.

Another Beautiful Soul Gone πŸ˜ͺπŸ˜ͺ I worked with Mercedes awhile back ! She was a wonderful caregiver & she will b forever missed. Prayers for the family ❀

Mercedes you will be missed by many prayers going up for your precious children and your whole family rest easy beautiful Angel God blessβ€πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½ from Angie Burse Carmichael.

Barbara, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious Mercedes. I am praying for you all. May God be your Peace and Comfort as you walk this very difficult journey. Love you, Frances Helton

Send our condolences. She was always a sweet young lady. So sad she is no longer with us . Praying for peace and comfort for the children and family. Love O.J & Shelly Bryant

My condolence for family and friends.lord I ask of u to look over these 2 moms in this difficult time in Jesus name amen πŸ™.Timothy ross

I remember when you was a little girl I use to babysit you Andre Tamera and Brittany yaw was a challenge to care after but yaw was good kids at times cousin I know we didn't get alone all the time and we wasn't on speaking terms this time around but I love You and going to miss you I wish we could've patch things up before you left this world I didn't even get to say my goodbyes but I don't look as it being goodbye I just say see you later I love You cuz and my prayers are with those beautiful babies and your mom Barbara,Beth,and your sisters Tamera and Kayla

In times like this I know words cannot heal your family's pain. I want the family to know that I will continue to lift you all in prayer today and the days to come. Praying that her children continue to be cover by the blood of Jesus! This is a true loss to many in the community. Lets remember as a community that tomorrow is not promised so let's love love one another while we can!! Sequoyah Mack Robertson

May the Lord continue to bless and keep you in His care. Ms Barbara praying for strength. Henry, Myra Baker and Family

You are in our prayers

Beth Ann, Ruth Ann, and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are continuing to pray for you all during this time of sorrow. We love you very much.

James and Charity King

My Condolences to the family. May God bring about peace and comfort at this time

Barbara, my heart breaks for you. I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling at the loss of your beautiful Mercedes. Please know that you are in my prayers and God's arms. He will guide you through this journey and you will meet again on that other shore.

Pat and Don Marsh and Family

To Tamara and family sending our condolences to you all and want you all to know we're praying for you all and The Mack and Daniel Williams we will keep you all lifted in prayer she's resting in everlasting arms in Jesus name amen

Sending Prayers and Condolences To The Family Johnetta Reid

Barbara, I am feeling so much hurt for you. She was such a beautiful girl. Surrounding you and all the family in prayer. Love you, Sherry Patterson

Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver

On behalf of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church and the entire Church Family, to the Family of Mercedes Hardaway, we are praying mightily for strength and comfort during this time, that God would ever empower you and give grace to you all. Our hearts are saddened and we want you to know that we love you all. May God Bless You All. Dr. Jerry D. Jones Sr., Pastor

Baby you will forever live in my soul this 1yr and 9months has been a long journey. Mercedes I love you and the kids. You Showed me love when I didn't feel it from my own. When I put that ring on your finger. You had a smile that lit up my life. My Soulmate. My Bestfriend. My Family it didn't matter our love never turned and walked away. I remember when you said Baby I Love do you love me I said yes lugbug 8 love you. She said well love me like I was and angel. And I said I will forever and the kids. Maverick's birth showed me that two people can come from two different backgrounds and love each others soul. And no-one could never change how we Loved each other. Now our son is my reminder of her and want nothing but the best in the world. Like I gave you to God Baby. I give my free wheel.

To Barbara/the children and the entire family my hearts goes out to you all! May God comfort you in this time and give strength that only comes from Him! We love you and continued prayers!! Love, Bishop Claud & Marlene Jones/family

Sending my condolences for Ms Barbara and her kids. Kim Jones

I love you all beth,Brittany,and tamara and to all your families I'm so sorry for this tragedy that's happen to such a beautiful outgoing young lady and for her children and Barbara also we will always have her in our hearts and you all in our prayers love uncle Jamie and stephanie

Sister Barbara and family we are praying that God keep you and comfort you all in this difficult time . Minister Mcdade and family

I worked with Mercedes she was a great person praying for the family and her 3 baby's

Praying for your beautiful children and the rest of your family. Another one gone to soon. Rest easy sweet girl. πŸ’ -Lindsey McCullough

Praying for Mrs Barbara and the entire family. May God wrap you all in His loving arms........Linda Cofield.

We are so sorry for your loss and will be praying for you guys. Stanley duncan

Mercedes will be missed by us all I can still see her smile. She was fun loving and very beautiful. Our prayers are with her children, family and friends.

May God give you comfort in the days to follow. My heart breaks for all the family. Another beautiful soul gone to soon. 🌷

You all are in my prayers. Mercedes was my CNA at Regency. She was a great CNA. I could count her on taking care of her patients. Loved her smile she was loved by her patients. ❀ My God comfort you all. πŸ™

To my dear childhood best friend....first off I want to send my condolences to the family especially her three beautiful children. Where do I start. I remember the boys and girls club lol. Mercedes there was never a dull moment with you. You kept me laughing and smiling. I remember going to being at church with you and you would crack a joke at the most silent time and make me just explode with laughter. You will truly be missed. So much love for you. I'm so sorry because when I moved away I told you I would come back for you but you left me instead to go to your heavenly home. Rest In Peace beautiful until we meet again πŸ™πŸΎπŸ’

Mercedes was such an amazing person and phenomenal mother. My sincerest condolences to all that knew and loved her, especially her children. I pray that God will comfort them.

My condolences to the family. Mercedes I can't believe you are no longer with us. I will be praying πŸ™πŸ½ that God wraps his arms around your children and family. I met you so long ago you was just a toddler and you became a beautiful loving mother who will be dearly missed. Rest In Heaven

Our most sincerest condolences to the family. We so deeply sorry your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Terry and Sharon White

I'm sorry for your loss!! Praying for you all Beth!!

I'm sorry for your loss!! Praying for you all!!

I'm so sorry to hear of Mercedes' passing my thoughts and prayers go out to family during this difficult time. Terry W. Couch Mohawk Industries

Our condolences and prayers are with you during your loss. The sweet memories of Mercedes will help comfort you. She had such a warm, cheerful and charming personality. Know that God is always with you. Johnny and Paulette Bonds

I am still in shock that u are gone 😒it was an absolute honor to have known u & to have worked w u , it may have been a while back ,but I'll never forget your beautiful smile & kindness . Never forgotten beautiful soul ❀️

I have so much to say and yet can't seem to find the right words. I'm in disbelief that you are gone. Mercedes I hope you know that bright beautiful smile and personality will forever be missed. Sending prayers, strength love and healing to your babies, sister and family.

Barbara and the entire family, The Lord is your shepherd that will comfort and keep you in times of sorrow as all the days of this Christian journey. Addie Allen & sons

Made the Sweet Memories of Mercedes Lives Forever In Your Hearts. Love and Be Blessed. Faye Murray

Praying for the Hardaway Family. Eloise Griffin Sisters and Brothers

Mercedes! I can not believe you are really gone. I'm so sorry for your babies, both of your mamas, all your siblings, and everyone who knew and loved you. You were such a big personality from the time I met you in elementary school. Despite all the hardships life has to offer you did everything you could to make sure your kids were well taken care of, and that is what I will remember the most about you! May you Rest In Peace, baby girl! Until we meet again.

My condolences to the Family and Friends, Father God, wrap your loving arms around her precious babies. I pray it all, in your sons name, Amen

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Willis Funeral Home | Dalton, GA

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