Laura Belle Hardin Semelka, of Sheridan, Arkansas was born November 18, 1927 at Sheridan the daughter of the late John Wesley Hardin, Sr. and Anzie Mozelle Wilkes Hardin. She was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan where she was a member of the Grace Sunday School Class. She was retired from West Bend and a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Mrs. Semelka died Sunday, March 14, 2004 at her home at the age of 76. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Bennie Lee Hardin and a step-granddaughter, Kelly Yancey.

Survivors: husband of 52 years, Frank Semelka, Sr.

Sons: Frank Semelka, Jr. And wife Linda: David Semelka and wife Liz
Mark Semelka all of Sheridan

Daughters: Laura Yancey and Husband Bob of Sheridan
Scarlett Ellerbrook and husband Billy of Jonesboro

Brother: John Wesley Hardin, Jr. Of Sheridan

Grandchildren: Anthony and Timothy Semelka; Chris and Matthew Yancey; Magan and Brandon Semelka: Step grandchildren: Karla Fulmer and Kim Yancey: Step Great grandchildren; Kayla Fulmer and Katherine Yancey, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 10:00 AM at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan with Bro. Anthony Semelka and Rev. John Mooney officiating. Burial will follow in Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan. Visitation: 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Pallbearers: Henry Wells, Jerry Reid, Dale Whitaker, Eddie Moring, Gary Treat, and Driskel Hardin. Honorary Pallbearers: Glenn Mathis, Bill Yancey, Bill Johnson, Kevin Crutchfield and Grace Sunday School Class of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Sheridan.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870)942-1306.