DORA IRENE (BURKETT) HARDEN, Brazil, IN

Dora Irene (Burkett) Harden of Brazil, passed away on February 24, 2024 at Clay County Hospital. She was born in Freedom, In. on May 26, 1932, the daughter of Charles Burkett, and Eva (Hockman) Burkett.

She graduated from Freedom High School in 1950.

She married Max D. Harden on May 27, 1950. They had three children Ronald(Rose) Harden, John Harden, and Denise(Keith) Mishler. They made their home in Bowling Green, then moved their family to Brazil.

She greatly enjoyed watching her grandchildren play baseball, basketball, and soccer. Her children, and grandchildren will cherish her memory.

Survivors include daughter Denise(Keith) Mishler, daughter in law Rose Harden.

Grandchildren Mark(Jaime) Harden, Michelle Harden-Price, Cassie Zentko, and Tony(Holly) Harden.

Great-grandchildren Jacob Harden, Kennady Harden, Dylan Zentko, Christian Price, Max Harden, and Nolan Harden.

Sibling Myrna Dyer and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Max, sons Ronald Harden, and John Harden.

Siblings Lena Phillips, Orval Burkett, Cora Rawley, Celesta Summerlot, Byron Burkett, Della Carpenter, Emma Dayhuff, Orris Burkett, Immogene Herrington, her twin Lora Halfhill, Geraldine Keith, Danny Burkett.

Per her request, she was laid to rest in a private graveside service with immediate family at Clearview Cemetery in Brazil.

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