Colleen B. Hardman

Colleen Baney Hardman, 72, of Arnoldsville, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, her 72nd birthday. Daughter of the late Robert and Carol Baney, she was born in Minot, North Dakota, on November 6, 1954.

Colleen grew up traveling with her family in the Army, and that love of the road developed and stayed with her for life. Newly married to Keith Hardman, she followed him through Navy flight school in Pensacola, Corpus Christi, and Virginia Beach, where they welcomed their daughter, Brittany. She stood beside Keith through his naval career, his retirement as a Captain in the Navy Reserve, and his 15-year fight with leukemia. Together they loved exploring the country in their RV.

Colleen lived most of her adult life in Powder Springs before she and Keith retired to Arnoldsville. She was a devoted stay-at-home mom whose world centered on her family. In her craft room she was a true jack of all trades: quilting, painting, bead making, and anything else she set her mind to. If she could imagine it, she could make it. She was a woman of quiet faith in Jesus.

Colleen was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Keith Edwin Hardman, and her parents, Robert and Carol Baney. She is survived by her daughter, Brittany (Brian) Ponder; her grandchildren, Lucas Ponder and Caitlyn Ponder; her brother, Mike Baney; and her beloved dogs, Sadie, Lady, and Winston.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Lord & Stephens, EAST, Chapel from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. We will gather at the home of Lanny and Susan Robinson following the viewing at 1:30pm to celebrate the life and memories of Colleen. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery at a later date, where she will rest beside Keith. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society or the Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter (MOAS).

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, East, Athens, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements.