Ardith May, 79, of South Hutchinson, died March 30, 2024, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born August 30, 1944, in Hutchinson, to Bernard and Arlie (Taylor) Hiebert.
Ardith graduated from Nickerson High School in 1962 and attended Hutchinson Community College
She spent many years living in Grand Island, Nebraska, with her husband, Wayne. She made many great memories there and was very involved in her community. Ardith worked as a legal secretary at a law office. She was a charter member of Grand Island Legal Professionals Association, Crimestoppers of Grand Island and Grand Island Fleet of Admirals Club. Ardith was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Island and Emanuel Lutheran Church when she returned to Hutchinson. She was a very crafty person; she enjoyed painting and selling her plaster crafts.
In November 1977, Ardith married Wayne E. May in Grand Island. He passed away in March 2005.
She is survived by: son, Jack Morton Jr, Wichita; sister, Glennys Tedder, Hutchinson; brother, Ralph Hiebert (Toni); and many close cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Ardith was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne; brother, Paul Hiebert; sisters, Betty Greever, Vera Ummel, and Phyllis Balzer.
Memorial service will be 1:30 pm Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Elliott Mortuary. A private burial will take place at a later time in Fairlawn Burial Park. Friends may sign the book 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday through Friday at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Mennonite Friendship Communities, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N Main, Hutchinson, 67501.