Linda S. Hardin
Linda S. Hardin. Photo: Ware Funeral Home

Linda S. Hardin 86, of Chillicothe passed Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 9:13 p.m. at Chillicothe Post Acute following a brief illness.

She was born October 24, 1940 to the late Robert E. West and Thelma B. Smith.

Surviving is a daughter; Tina (Shane) Hatter, of Circleville; grandchildren, Drew (Sam) Hatter, of Catonsville Maryland, Abby (Evan) Valentine, of Circleville; a special friend, Jodi Porter, of Chillicothe, she was predeceased by her son, Richard D. Hardin.

She was a member of the Ohio Eastern Star, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and Trinity United Methodist Church.

Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the WARE FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Sherri Blackwell officiating. Family and friends may call at the WARE FUNERAL HOME from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026.

You may sign her online register at www.warefh.com 

Full service details and the family guest book are available at Ware Funeral Home.

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