Janet Lester Hardin
February 27, 1945 – February 25, 2023
Janet Lester Hardin, passed away at home Saturday, February 25, 2023, at age 78, after a long battle with a Glioblastoma Tumor.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert George Lester; her mother, Erma Butler Lester; and her brother, Terry Lester. Janet is survived by her husband of 49 years, Wayne Hardin; her brother, Gary Lester; nephews, Steven and Matt Lester; and special cousins, Tommy and Jane Butler, and David and Dawn Snider. She was a loving person to her family and had many friends she loved dearly.
Janet attended St. Gertrude and Thomas Jefferson High School. She was employed at Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company and Bell Atlantic retiring with 31 years of service.
A private funeral for family will be held at Riverview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Family and Friends at this very difficult time.
NEW VISION TELEPHONE PIONEERS RICHMOND COUNCIL
Wayne, I’m sorry for your loss. Janet was a special person and I know she will be really missed. Sincerely, Wally Lancaster
Wayne, so very sorry for your loss. Janet was a special lady and will be missed. Have memories which go way back when Wendell played softball for C&P and Janet would come to the games. Losing a special loved one is tough. Take care of yourself.
Your friend and former neighbor,
Cecilia Bowles
I am so sad to hear about Janet’s passing. I met her and got to know here while her mother was at Elizabeth Crump nursing home and my fiancé, Les Harris, was there. We had so many nice chats and I remember she loved her sports cars. Prayers for the family.
-Wayne- I am saddened to learn of Janet’s passing. Please accept my condolences at this time. I remember many fun times with you and Janet. You two were a special couple, and the love you shared was so very obvious. I, too, as you probably know, lost a special lady in 2019. It’s not easy! Be strong and remember the many, many wonderful memories through the years you had together. I am sure that Janet heard those precious words “well done my good and faithful servant”. May God bless you with strength and peace.
Wayne my condolences on the passing of janet. It was a pleasure knowing and working with her at the bell system. She was always someone you enjoyed being around