Karen Sue Hardig, 59, of Texico, Illinois, passed away at 3:15 am September 1, 2022 at her residence in Texico, Illinois. She was born August 27, 1963 in Havana, Illinois to Walter “Wallie” Cowden and Rona (Jones) Lowery. Karen married Larry Hardig, Sr. on January 14, 1988 in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

In addition to her loving husband of thirty-four years, Karen is survived by her mother, Rona Lowery and special friend, Jim Green; children, Charles Hardig and wife, Maria, Jeremey Hardig and special friend, Felicia Smith, Kandi McCormick and husband, Paul, Felicia Hill and husband, Nate; eighteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild; step sons, Larry Hardig, Jr., Calvin Hardig and wife, Sherry, James Hardig and wife, Pat; siblings, Robin Shelton and husband, Kevin, Archie Jones and special friend, Stephanie Leftler, Bill Cowden and special friend, Amy Jenks, David Cowden and wife, Dolly, and Mike Cowden; and several nieces and nephews.

Karen was preceded in death by her father, Walter “Wallie” Cowden and sisters, Mary Bartlett and husband, Darrel and Beverly Patterson.

Karen attended Mount Vernon Township High School and worked at Walmart for ten years. She was a member of the V.F.W and Eagles. Karen was a member of Panther Fork Baptist Church. She loved playing bingo, being a grandmother, and had a heart of gold. She would be there for anyone who needed her and was a wonderful mother.

A Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.