Kay Hardesty

Lewisburg, WV – Kay Moss Hardesty born in Parkersburg, WV was a beautiful baby girl; became a smart little tom boy who loved all, but especially her dog “Tiny”.  She worked in Lewisburg Wholesale with her dad and the employees who guarded her, went on deliveries and stole the energy wherever she went.  She went to Lewisburg Elementary through Lewisburg High School as the Class of 1957.  Attended Marshall University; sorority sisters of Alpha Z Delta were so special to her then and graduated in spring of 1960 with a business degree.

She was the daughter of the late Manassa T. (M.T.) and Nelverna Lawrence Moss.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Ronald F. Hardesty her husband, and her brother, David Moss.

Kay was a member of the Shuck Memorial Baptist Church, where she was a member of the American Baptist Women.  She managed Fairlea Lanes, while teaching many to bowl from kids to seniors, driving to many tournaments.  She led girl scouts, was a member of the Eastern Star, CEOS, Business and Professional Women’s Club and part of the Red Hats.  Kay owned H & R Block until her retirement in 2001, which she ran with integrity and trust.

She is survived by, Ronda K. Edmond, Debra Hardesty, Suzanne Hardesty-Oster and son Ronald F. Hardesty Jr. (Holly), six grandchildren, Tyler Edmond (Mindy), Elizabeth Edmond, Christian Oster (Dakota), Sarah Edmond (Tanner), Ava Hardesty (Korin) and Ezra Hardesty and five great grandchildren.

Kay lived with poise, dignity, honesty and a great sense of humor.  Her biggest with at the end of her life was that God would say to her…” Good job my child”.

Funeral service will be 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Morgan Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Miller officiating.  Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until time of the service, Sunday.  Entombment will follow the service in the Rosewood Cemetery Mausoleum, Lewisburg, WV.  In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Shuck Memorial Baptist Church Deacons Fund at 841 Washington Street West, Lewisburg, WV 24901.  Online guestbook can be signed at www.morganfh.net. Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg, WV.