Wednesday, January 3, 2024 10:01 am

Shirley Christine Mode Hardin, age 86, of Ellenboro, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, December 29, 2023.

Shirley was born July 20, 1937, in Rutherford County to the late Thomas Edley Mode and Eula McDaniel Mode. Shirley owned and operated Concord Bargain Center for many years. She was a member of Harmon Street Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wesley Hardin; son, Eddie Hardin; sisters, Mary Rice, Betty Clark; two brothers, Thomas and William Mode.

Those left to cherish her memory include daughter, Chris Williams (Marty); daughter-in-law, Dwala Hardin; brother, Joe "Doc" Mode; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held January 3 at Harmon Street Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Church and Rev. Wayne Toney officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Harmon Street Baptist Church, 398 Harmon St., Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.