Dolores Hardman was born Dolores Jean Weaver on November 18, 1930 to Arnold and Ophelia Weaver.  She was the fourth of eight children.  Their parents met and raised their family in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dolores had two amazing sons Otis and Thomas Sr.  Dolores married the love of her life James C. Hardman Sr and they began to build their family together, which included her loving stepchildren Patricia, James Jr, and Schelsey.

Dolores, James and their family spent a lot of their lives at Thistledown racetrack where they won lots of races and met a lot of life long friends.

Dolores was preceded in death by her loving husband James Sr, son James Jr, siblings Arnold (Jr), Beatrice (Bea), Lenora (Bootsy), Leonard, Barbara (Bobby), and Hilda.

Dolores leaves her love and wisdom with her children Odie, Tommy (DeLinda), Schelsey and Patricia. Her grandchildren Nicole, Tj (Jessica), Schelsey, James III, Dealfred, Danielle, Tishsha and Tozzie.  Her great grands Jaden, Trey, Jaslyn, Brittney, Justin, James IV, Nicole, Shaina, Caden, Caron, Diamond, Dallaya, Isaiah, Tishshara, and Akil. Her great great grands Harley Rai, Kassidy, Kyla, Devereux, Dominique and Azari. Dolores also leave her love with a host of nieces, nephews,  cousins, and friends.

We will all work hard to make you proud and keep your legacy strong. You will truly be missed and we will always love you!