Deloris Hardin

Deloris Ann Hardin “Dee”, 83, of Belton died Sunday, February 21 at a Belton nursing home. She was born November 12, 1937 in Wharton, Texas to Emmanuel Lee and Edith May Vernon. She graduated from El Campo High School. Dee worked for the Belton Police Department from 1980 until she retired in 2001, as a parking officer. She loved gardening, loved her grandkids, and would give her last dime to anyone in need. Dee loved art and enjoyed painting, reading, and watching westerns. She would take in any animal that did not have an owner.

She was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers.

Survivors include a daughter, Carol Karl; three brothers, Perry, Raymond, and Virgil Vernon; four grandchildren, Gary Porter Jr., Sadie Wolf, Emily Karl and Brianna Hammerschmidt and six great-grandchildren.

Dossman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.