Steven Franklin Hardester

Steven Franklin Hardester, 54, of Collinsville, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in Tulsa. Steven was born December 23, 1956 in Oklahoma City to Troy Franklin and Nellie (Fortner) Hardester. Steven graduated from Collinsville High School and remained a lifelong resident of the area. He worked for Ford Glass Company for many years. He will be missed by many.

Steven is survived by his mother, Nellie Packett of the home; 2 daughters, Audra Ann Hardester and Miranda Sue Hardester; 6 sisters, Nanci Collier and husband Jerry of Collinsville, Mary Ray and husband David of Collinsville, Sue England and husband Ronald of Owasso, Dorothy Hartloper of Owasso, Robin Farris, Christy Walton and husband Todd of Edmond; 1 granddaughter, Ava Hardester. Steven was preceded in death by his father, 4 brothers, Leon and Michael Hardester, Clyde and Jeffrey Scott Packett.

Visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2011 and 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday November 6, 2011 at Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home.

A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 7, 2011 at Collinsville Dolton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Helmer Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Oakhill Cemetery in Oologah.