Lulabelle Sponaugle Hardy, age 87 years, a resident of Hambleton, WV departed this life Sunday evening, July 19, 2026, at her home with her family by her side and under the care of Mt. Hospice.
She was born Wednesday, October 12, 1938, at Parsons, WV, a daughter of the late Bryan Sponaugle and Delva Carr Sponaugle. On November 13, 1954, at Parsons, WV, she was married to Edward Junior “Bud” Hardy, who preceded her in death January 15, 2010.
Surviving are two sons, Edward Wayne Hardy of Dry Fork and David Craig Hardy and wife Christina of Hambleton; two daughters, Lana Christine Graber and husband Randall of Bolivar, Ohio and Donna Jean Poling Simmons of Philippi; ten grandchildren, Shawn, Christopher, Melanie, Jason, Brandi, Destry, Misty, Cameron, Isabella and Malia; one sister, Naomi Lambert of Mabie; several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Two very special friends, Brenda Credal and Trudy Helmick, who took tremendous care of Belle.
Preceding her in death are seven brothers, Eugene, Harold, Lewis, Cleon, and Butch Sponaugle, Allen “Hambone” and Burl Mason; three sisters, Wilda and Lucy Sponaugle and Martha Whetzel; and her stepmother, Armitte Sponaugle; two grandchildren, Joshua Poling and Holly Poling.
She grew up in Brooklyn Heights and attended the schools of Hendricks. She had previously attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church and had worked at White Gables Nursing Home. She enjoyed gardening, watching the news, reading her Bible, playing Yahtzee and word searches. She loved telling stories and especially loved visits from her grandchildren.
The family received friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, WV on Monday, July 27, 2026 from 11 AM until 1 PM. Final rites were conducted on Monday at 1 PM. Pastor Adam Snyder officiated. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for Lulabelle Sponaugle Hardy. Condolences may be expressed to the family at; www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.