Loretta Hardisty, 62, of La Plata, MD passed away on January 30, 2019 at her home. Born in Maryland on September 1, 1956 to the late Thomas L. Murray and Gladys M. Murray, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Linda L. Murray. Loretta is survived by her husband, James W. Hardisty; son, Clayton T. Hardisty and his girlfriend, Courtney Youngs. Loretta worked for the Social Security Administration for 37 years. She enjoyed traveling and loved spending time with her family.

The family will receive friends on Monday, February 4, 2019 from 5PM to 8PM at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, PA (211 St. Mary's Ave., La Plata, MD). A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (201 St. Mary's Ave., La Plata, MD); Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Loretta's memory to the Alzheimer's Foundation.