Obituary: Mary Ellen Harding, 76, Bardstown

MARY ELLEN HARDING

Mary Ellen Harding, 76, of Bardstown, died Saturday, June 13, 2015, at her home. She was born July 6, 1938, in New Orleans to the late George Casper and Amelia Marshall Hall Langston. She was a loving mother, aunt and grandmother who was a source of hope and encouragement to her family. She was a dedicated teacher for 25 years in Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana, touching the lives of countless students along the way. She was a former teacher at Bethlehem High School and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a joyful supporter of many charities, loved gardening and was an avid reader. Throughout her life, her faith in Christ sustained her and she has finally reached her home. She will be missed greatly.

She is survived by two daughters, Adrienne (Bill) Wootters of Massachusetts and Amy Harding of New York; one son, Stephen Harding of Massachusetts; two grandchildren, Mary Wootters and Nathan Wootters; three nieces; and one nephew.

The family has chosen private services.

Expressions of sympathy may go to the St. Vincent DePaul Mission Store or Food Pantry in Bardstown.

The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home in Bardstown is in charge of arrangements.

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