Alma Jean Hardage, age 87, of Franklin, TN, formerly of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. She was born on December 8, 1936, in Bismarck, the daughter of the late Dennis and Rittie Miller Thomas. Jean was a 1954 graduate of Bismarck High School. She worked as a teller at Elk Horn Bank in Arkadelphia for many years.  Jean was a member of Second Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Ruth Wood and her husband, Melvin Hardage.

Jean is survived by her daughter, Reda Blair (Mike) of Franklin, TN, one grandson, Brandon Blair (Kyle) of Franklin, TN., and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at DeRoche Cemetery at Bismarck with Rev. Stan Parris officiating.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 815 S. 11th St., Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.