Ann Lupton Hardin

Ann Baker Lupton Hardin was born Oct. 28, 1947, and passed away on March 27, 2013. Ann was born to John Harris Lupton and Mildred Baker Lupton in Syracuse, N.Y. She was a teacher at Root Elementary in Fayetteville for many years and was an avid gardener and animal lover. She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Lupton. She is survived by her niece, Jessica Hulse of Fayetteville; nephew, John Lupton of Chicago, Ill.; sister-in-law, Barbara Lupton of Springdale; sister-in-law, Donna Harriman of Fayetteville; two first cousins, David Baker of Plover, Wis., and Lorrie Blough of Davenport, Iowa. Graveside service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Fayetteville. Donations in Ann's memory to the Fayetteville Humane Society would be appreciated. Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory handled the cremation arrangements. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.