Lenora F. Hardeman

Lenora Faye Greenwood Hardeman was born on July 15, 1927 in Waelder, Texas to George Idel Greenwood and Jeanie Hammon Greenwood. She attended school in Crystal City, Texas; Roswell, New Mexico and Blackshear High School in San Angelo, Texas where she was the valedictorian of her graduating class.

While living in San Angelo, Texas she met Vernon Hardeman and following a wonderful courtship, he took her hand in marriage and they remained together until his passing. They raised their family in a home filled with love and warmth.

After moving to San Antonio, Lenora joined St. Stephens Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Edward Hayes, after Pastor Hays passed she maintained her membership at St. Stephens under Rev. Charles Biggs until her passing. Lenora was a giving and beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vernon Hardeman; two daughters, Brenda Hardeman and Deborah Hardeman Hoskin; as well as several siblings including: Evelyn Murphy, Delores Scott, Winona Samuels, Mary Jo Williams, Troy Greenwood, George Greenwood, Therman and Herman Greenwood.

Cherishing her memory with love are her two sons: Joe Hardeman and William Glen Greenwood; her sister Ann Arteaga of Portland, OR; and 14 grandchildren: LaTonia Coe and Anthony Hardeman (which she helped raise as her own); Jennifer King, Stephen Alexander, LaTondra Williams, Brenda Goldsmith, Ron Greenwood, Rodney Greenwood, Tiffany Greenwood, Krystal Greenwood, Tony Todd, Norman King, Gregory King, and Kenon Chapman. She also leaves to cherish her memory 35 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.