Linda Sue Burkhart Hardwick, 77, of Odessa, Missouri passed away on May16, 2026 surrounded by her family at Lexington Hospital. A Celebration of life will be from 11a-2p on June 6, 2026, at Church of Christ in Odessa Missouri; burial to be completed at Trotter Cemetery at a later date. In place of memorial contributions make memories with your loved ones in honor of Linda.
Linda was born on April 12, 1949, in Carrolton Missouri, the daughter of Melva “Jean” Schlapia and Raymond Oliver Burkhart. She graduated Highschool in Jacksonville Florida. Married Robert “Bob” Lee Hardwick April 12, 1969. Linda gave birth to two boys and one daughter and gave her life to them, her husband and anyone who needed help or love. Many will say she was the best human they ever knew. She was the kind of person who would walk through the gates of hell and back to defend or assist any family member or friend. Linda was happy to sacrifice her dreams to help everyone else achieve theirs. She never did anyone wrong for any reason. Growing up most of her children’s friends called her mom, because they knew that if she had a roof over her head, so did they. Linda was a very spiritual person. She gave one hundred percent of herself to the Lord. Now she is walking with him. She was the salt of the earth. We all love and miss you, dear Linda.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents Raymond O. Burkhart, Melva J. Schlapia, husband Robert Hardwick, brothers and sisters Carol Tokarske, Larry Burkhart, Helen Clay, David Burkhart, Steven Burkhart, niece and nephew Sherry Irwin, Rodger Burkhart.
Linda’s survivors include brother Ronnie (Linda) Burkhart, sister Lora (Steve) Bowman, sons Rob (Ruthanna) Hardwick, Brian (Deanna) Hardwick, daughter Stephanie (Jonathan) Hardwick. Grandchildren Christian, Tyler, Coral, Spencer, Hayden, Avery, Hunter, Gunner, Ranger, Madden, Katelyn, Brett & Chloe. Great Grandchildren Samuel, Kingston, Paisley, Ivory, Silas & Ellie. Extra special niece Trisha and great nieces Sierra and Marissa along with many other nieces and nephews.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements by Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO