Loretta B. Hardin DuBose, 91, of Wimauma, died Sept. 20, 2016.
She was born May 15, 1925, in Henderson, Arkansas. She lived most of her life in Wimauma, where she was a homemaker and loved babysitting kids. She was a member of Alafia Baptist Church. She and her second husband, Merrill, served faithfully until dementia and Alzheimer’s took over her body in 2005.
She is survived by her children, Joean Boatwright, L.Q. Harden (Louise), Denver N. Hardin Sr., Shirley Curtis-Adams (Bill), Nancy Story Salisbury and Carl M. Hardin; 18 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband of 25 years, Hazel M. Hardin; second husband of 38 years, Merrill E. DuBose; and son, Charles W. Hardin Sr.
A celebration of life was held Sept. 24, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center in Plant City. Burial followed at Hurrah Cemetery, Lithia.
Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.