Sharlene Lloyd Hardy, beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Ogden, Utah, from complications following heart surgery. She was born on February 18, 1953, in Blackfoot, Idaho, to Udell and Helen Lloyd. 

She was raised on a potato-dairy farm in Idaho as one of twelve siblings in a home shaped by hard work, faith, and resilience. Her father, Udell Lloyd, was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Navy aboard submarines in the Western Pacific during World War II. Her mother, Helen Lloyd, was deeply shaped by the hardships and values of the Great Depression era, which instilled in her a strong foundation of perseverance, simplicity, and devotion to family. Together, they passed on a legacy of strength, service, and faith that became the foundation of Sharlene’s life and the values she carried forward to her own family.

Sharlene married the love of her life, Roddy Vernon Hardy, on July 5, 1974, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, service, and hard work.

She is survived by her husband; her children Vernon (Elisa), Udell (Delka), Joseph (Sunny), Rachel (Eduardo Mori), William (Alisha), and Michael (Kristal); 23 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; her amazing 11 siblings and countless nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Udell and Helen Lloyd.

Sharlene devoted her life to caring for others as a mother, registered nurse, and through her church callings. She spent three decades as a nurse at Logan Regional Hospital and McKay Dee Hospital, serving in critical care and clinical documentation. In a deeply meaningful full-circle moment, she passed away in the same hospital where she had spent her career caring for others.

She was known not only for her medical skill but also for her compassion. She treated every patient as a person of worth and dignity, reflecting a lifelong commitment to serving and preserving life.

Sharlene was also an artist, creator, builder, and gardener. She loved painting, remodeling the home, gardening, and being outdoors. Her life was filled with constant projects: oil and watercolor paintings, making quilts, redoing furniture, home construction, and gardening. Nearly every weekend involved some form of project, and she found joy in working alongside her family. She was happiest when she was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and sisters.

She and her husband served a full-time mission in Ventura, California, where she loved serving as the mission nurse.

She had a remarkable gift for loving people and was deeply involved in her faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served faithfully in many church callings, including as a Relief Society president, and spent her life ministering to and caring for others in both formal and informal ways. Her service was constant and far-reaching.

One of the most meaningful examples of her love was her long-standing Christmas tradition of organizing and delivering gifts and acts of kindness to families throughout the community—an effort that required days of preparation and extensive time visiting many homes. For Sharlene, service was not an occasional act but a way of life.

Her influence extended deeply into her extended family as well. She was not only a mother and grandmother, but also a second mother to many of her nieces and nephews, who were often welcomed into her home and cared for with love and support. Her siblings and extended family remained a central part of her life, and she strengthened those relationships throughout her years.

In her final days, she faced difficult medical decisions with courage and faith. Drawing on her experience as an ICU nurse, she chose to pursue surgery in the hope of spending more time with her family—a decision that reflected her lifelong strength and love for her family.

Sharlene was a constant presence in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Despite the demands of her career and her many responsibilities, she never missed the moments that mattered most. She was an anchor to her family, ensuring each person felt seen, valued, and deeply loved.

She had a remarkable ability to make everyone she met feel valued and cared for. Her influence extended far beyond her family, touching friends, neighbors, coworkers, patients, and many others whose lives she blessed.

Her life reflected her faith in Jesus Christ. She lived with kindness, humility, and Christlike love for others. She prayed often and specifically for her family, lifting each child and grandchild by name in sincere and heartfelt prayer.

We are profoundly grateful for her life, her example, and her love. We take comfort in our faith and in the knowledge that families are eternal. Through the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we know we will see her again.

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Funeral Services

Services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

5378 W Old Highway Road

Mountain Green, Utah 84050 (adjacent to the Mountain Green Cemetery)

Viewing: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Family Prayer: 10:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Interment: 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.

Luncheon: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten. Until we meet again.