Eleanor J. Hart

Eleanor J. Hart, 89 of Toone, passed away early Saturday morning, July 15, 2023, at her home.   She was the widow of Jerry Wayne (J. W.) Hart, Sr., who died June 7, 2023.  They were joined in marriage June 24, 1972.  Mrs. Hart was born and raised in Van Wert, Ohio, lived in Chicago for many years then moved to the Medon area in 1977.  She was a seamstress and worked for Chester County Sports Wear until she retired.  She was Jehovah's Witness in belief and became a member of the Bolivar congregation on January 22, 1983.  A wonderful mother, she enjoyed taking care of her family, flowers, gardening, cooking, sewing and watching Wheel of Fortune.  

Survivors include two daughters, Penny Juhl and Diana Roberts of Chicago, IL; three sons, James Hart of Toone, TN, Ray Voyda of Springfield, IL and John Voyda of Chicago, IL; one step-daughter, Rhonda Hill and husband David of Saulsbury, TN; one step-son, Jerry Wayne "Buddy" Hart, Jr. and wife Vicki of Jackson, TN; two sisters, Marlene Kreeger of Glen Ellyn, IL and Loretta Skocz of Elk Grove Village, IL; 12 grandchildren, David and Dnina Hill, Samantha, Christina, Steve, and Brad Voyda, Paul, Keith and Mike Goff, Melissa Kelly, Rachel and Michael Smith; and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ida Waller Roberts, a sister, Carol Bellacero, a brother, Sonny Roberts, a son, Steven Voyda, a step-daughter, Debbie, a granddaughter, Stacie Voyda, and son James' girlfriend, Jessica Sanders.

Her family suggests that memorials be sent to Hardeman County Adoptable Animals.