Dalton, Georgia - Ms. Mary Susan Hardin, known throughout her life by all who knew and loved her as 'Susan,' passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, March 9, 2026.

Susan was born on Wednesday, October 18, 1972, in Dalton, Georgia, to the late Mr. Eugene 'Lamar' Hardin and Mrs. Mary Rogers Hardin Strain.

In addition to her father, Susan is preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. James Herbert Rogers and Mrs. Will 'Frances' Rogers, and Mr. Ralph Wayne Hardin and Mrs. Nola Renfro Hardin. She is also preceded in death by her aunt, Mrs. Carol Rogers Snell, as well as Carol's husband, Mr. Fred Wood Snell.

Susan's love of life and spirit warmed the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She was a talented artist whose work was displayed at the Georgia Capitol and the Hunter Museum of Art. Later, she interned at the Corcoran Museum of Art in Washington, DC, and further pursued her art studies at the University of Alabama and Georgia State.

Also an athlete, she excelled in swimming, diving, track, and gymnastics. Most of all Susan loved the Lord, her family and her friends. Heaven received a fun, loving, and beautiful spirit.

Susan is survived by her loving mother, Mrs. Mary Rogers Hardin Strain (Lester). She is also survived by her brothers, William 'Bill' (Lee) Hardin and David Rogers (Shawna) Hardin; her sister, Amy Hardin (Bobby) Leonardi; and her uncle, James 'Jim' Herbert (Karen) Rogers.

Susan is further survived by her nieces and nephews: Lilly, Miles, and Davis Hardin, all of Signal Mountain, Tennessee; Emme, Valerie, and Brooks Hardin, all of Dalton, Georgia; and Addy, Avery, and Reese Leonardi, all of Lexington, South Carolina. Susan is also survived by a number of her loving cousins. She is further survived by her step siblings and their children.

Susan's family and extended family will lay her to rest in a private graveside service next to her father in West Hill Cemetery.

Condolences and messages of sympathy may be expressed for Susan's family through Love Funeral Home's online guestbook.