Madge Hardegree (4-15-12)

STATHAM - Madge Marie Hardegree, 75, died Sunday, April 15, 2012.

A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Juanita Bryant Pursley. She was preceded in death by a son, Eddie Hardegree. Mrs. Hardegree had resided in Oconee County for most of her life and was a retiree of St. Mary’s Hospital. She was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church.

Survivors include children, Billy Dean and Nancy Hardegree, Statham, Ricky Hardegree, Davisboro, Debbie and Wade Creech and Michelle Bellamy, all of Statham; sister Betty (Bobby) Barber, Statham; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 19, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Carter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bethabara Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is in charge of arrangements.