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| Spouse: |
Hugh Scifres
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| Children: |
Rosalie Scifres Lewis
Gordon Hugh Scifres
Stephen Wayne Scifres
Dennis Dale Scifres
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| Grandchildren: |
Robert Randall Lewis
Russell Wayne Lewis
Rhonda Lewis Price
Andrew Brent Scifres
Amy Kathleen Scifres
Anthony Wayne Scifres
Angela Marie Scifres LeCocq
Laura Susan Scifres Linder
John Dennis Scifres
Michael Hugh Scifres
Shannon Marie Scifres Carlson
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| Parents: |
Harvey Hardin and Lola Mae Abbott Hardin
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| Siblings: |
Hollis Hardin
Paul Everett Hardin
Annis Marie Hardin Donahue
Florence Audrey Hardin Emmert
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| Grandparents: |
None listed
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Birth Date: 8/12/1914
Death Date: 8/13/2001
Washington Park East Cemetery
Garden of Living Cross, Lot 311, Grave 4
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| Francis Arnell was the third of five children born to Harvey and Lola Mae Abbott Hardin in Jeffersontown, Kentucky.Arnell and her sisters, Annis and Florence (Bill) as well as two brothers, Hollis and Paul were raised in a small farmhouse. Arnell worked at Carlton's, a local restaurant and enjoyed singing in the Baptist Church choir. 'Amazing Grace' remained her favorite hymn during her lifetime.When Arnell went to visit her Aunt Reen in Crothersville, Indiana, she met the love of her life, Hugh Scifres, who was eleven years older. Hugh and Arnell were married in the parsonage of the Missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Washington, Kentucky, on October 25, 1935.Arnell learned to cook anything he brought home from his hunting trips, as long as Hugh cleaned it. While living in Seymour, their first child and only daughter was born. They named her after Bing Crosby's popular song of the day, 'Rosalie'. Eighteen months later, Gordon Hugh was born. Two other sons, Stephen Wayne and Dennis Dale completed their little family.Times got better while they were living on West 27th Street in Indianapolis. Arnell and Hugh enjoyed many good neighbors and friends, sharing their new television or to have music or poker parties. Hugh worked at Indiana Gear Works as a lathe operator. Arnell always had supper on the table when Hugh came home from work and good food it was. Her fried chicken in that old iron skillet brings good memories to all her family and friends today. As with all, 'married for life' couples, times were sometimes rough, but their love and devotion to one another and to family was of prime importance. Arnell always looked forward to fixing mushrooms, frying rabbits or squirrel when Dad and the boys went hunting. Her mayonnaise cake and peanut butter gravy were always family favorites. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery and quilting from time to time. The grandkids still have the quilts today. Most of her time was spent taking care of her home, family and the many other children she kept over the years. With Hugh nearing retirement age and suffering greatly with rheumatoid arthritis and with all the children married, Hugh and Arnell bought a home on Carson Avenue. Suffering a massive stroke, Hugh died June 1971. Arnell never really adjusted to widowhood, though she remained in the home for a few more years, babysitting for several children, even grandchildren and great grandchildren. She suffered further loss when grandson, Andy, who lived with her for a time, was electrocuted at his job site. Arnell sold her home and moved to an apartment in Cumberland, where she lived for ten years. The death of her middle son, Stephen Wayne in 1998, and problems from emphysema and arthritis contributed to her declining health. After being hospitalized several times for pneumonia and stroke, she moved to Regency Place Nursing home in Greenwood. Arnell's 87th birthday was celebrated with many family members the day before her death from congestive heart failure on August 13, 2001. |
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Francis Arnell Hardin, born to Harvey and Lola Mae Abbott Hardin on August 12, 1914.
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Married to Hugh Scifres on October 25, 1935 in Mt. Washington, Kentucky. Their first child, Rosalie, was born at Seymour, Indiana in 1938.
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Ready for the Easter Parade? During the 40's & 50's, Hugh and Arnell enjoyed their family, good neighbors, poker, music parties, smoking Lucky Strikes and often walking to Riverside Park for family fun.
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Gifts of Love for one another. Arnell and Hugh provided a good home life to kids from other families for several years. They were able to enjoy their life together as well as their growing family. Recollection of Mom's cooking, especially fried chicken, squirrel, mushrooms, yeast rolls and peanut butter gravy, are reminders of what we all enjoyed.
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During the 70's, Arnell and Hugh enjoyed home ownership, and retirement and babysitting grandkids. They made short trips, went fishing and enjoyed their neighbors. Arnell made quilts and fabulous applesauce. The song, "I Love You Truly" was their favorite.
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Late 1970's, so lonely without Hugh, Arnell visited sister, Florence (Bill) in Arkansas, where they enjoyed fishing. That old iron skillet was used alot for spam and fried potatoes and all her other "specialties". Her cane pole and leather pouch were always handy in case someone would take her fishing.
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Now with great grandchildren, Arnell was always rocking the babies to sleep. She often sang, "The Hanging Song", "You are my Sunshine" and "Froggy went a Courtin". She nicknamed Mikey, "Little Andy" and taught all of them to play "500". Arnell moved to Cumberland where she enjoyed tending her patio flowers and good neighbors.
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Granddaughter, Rhonda recalls, "She had a great laugh! We would get to laughing sometimes until we would cry. She always called me Precious. I recall when we were visiting Bill in Blytheville and playing Tripoly, both of them were hard of hearing, so every other word would be "Eah". Then they'd get to laughing and would eat a box of Whoppers Malt Balls at one sitting."
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November, 1999, Arnell entered a nursing home in Greenwood, Indiana. Her family was still her greatest comfort. She enjoyed fishing at Dennis and Sandy's lake, day trips, family outings, and having any of the great granddaughters for the weekly Bingo games. She often sang "Amazing Grace".
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We all shared the tough times after dad died. Arnell was just lost without her love. All the years without him never seemd to erase her dependency in him. Family was most important to mom and she passed this on to us. She often used the phrase, "If you don't have what you need, use what you have." We will always treasure the values and memories she gave us.
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