Phyllis Carol Hardin, age 79, of Lexington, formerly of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Lexington. She was born on November 13, 1946 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Jack Wesley “JW” and Carmen Belle Hasty Wicker. She grew up in Bradfordsville, KY and worked at the Bradfordsville School. She then moved to Lebanon in the late 1970’s where she owned and operated The Country Kitchen on Main Street with her husband. After selling the business she went on to work for Gov. Wallace Wilkinson and Gov. Brereton Jones in the Transportation Cabinet. She was a member of Lebanon Christian Church. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren, her church family, cooking, playing cards with family and friends and horse racing, she especially loved her horses, Leatherwood Lad and Shekinah Bluegrass. Mrs. Hardin is/was known for her kindness, compassion, patience, and abundance of hospitality.

The family would like to extend appreciation to the staff and especially the caregivers at The Willows in Hamburg, LEX KY and Walker’s Trail, Danville, KY.

She was preceded death by her parents, Jack Wesley “JW” and Carmen Belle Hasty Wicker; grandson, Michael Patrick Randall Morgeson; stepson, William Ray Hardin; son-in-law, Eddie Ryan; sister, Ruth Ann Stayton.

She is survived by her husband, Carl Hardin. She was a devoted mother and left to cherish her memory are her children, Randy Morgeson of Bradfordsville, Mickey Morgeson of Bradfordsville, Sandy Ryan of Bradfordsville, Kim (Grady) Stewart of Nicholasville; step-children, Karen (Mike) Owens of Charlestown, IN, Gerald Hardin of Campbellsville; brother, Jack (Ollie) Wicker of Bradfordsville; grandchildren who were her greatest joys, Emma and Ryan Morgeson, Raelyn, Raegan and Rachel Morgeson, John (Madi) Walls, Michael (Morgan) Walls, Kristin (Steven) Thomas, Maddie and Katie Ryan, Emily (tommy) Cimo, Jett Stewart, Kelly (Wyatt) Rivers, Brandi (Mason) Owens, Carla and Casey Hardin.

Also surviving are fifteen great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 18, 2026 at Bosley Funeral Home, officiated by Dr. David Whitlock. Interment to follow in Old Liberty Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Bosley Funeral Home.