Services Set For Beloved Principal Who Died Suddenly

CENTER MORICHES, NY — Services have been set for beloved principal Kim Hardwick, who died this week, leaving the Center Moriches School District and the scores who loved her devastated.

Following is her obituary; services will be held at Branch Funeral Homes, located at 190 East Main Street in Smithtown, on Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a funeral service at 8 p.m.

"Kim Hardwick/Honor, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2019. Kim was born on March 14, 1969 to parents Iris Ryan and Donald Hardwick.

"Kim married the love of her life, Chris Honor, on March 29, 2002. Kim was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be remembered for her endless kindness, loving heart, and positivity.

"Kim is survived by her husband Chris, her four children; Emma, Hannah, Korrey and Jourdan, her siblings, Donna and Donald Jr. and her parents, Iris Ryan and Susan Hardwick. She is predeceased by her father, Donald Hardwick.

"Kim was a go-getter. She was known to go after what she wanted and worked hard to manifest a variety of amazing experiences to ensure she was living her best life every day. Kim was extremely passionate about her work in education; she inspired many and brought life and fun to the classroom. Kim is also known for her dedication in working with the organization, LEAP, which works to expand educational opportunities through literacy and school improvement.

"Kim also had a vivacious spirit which was matched by her compassion for others that often brought people together, specifically for karaoke. Kim was fiercely independent and strong and was a role model for many. Kim loved everything she did, but nothing was more important to her than her family.

"As a mother, she was empowering and she gave everything she had to her girls and her husband. Kim worked to be a positive person and believed in the power of the universe. Oprah Winfrey once said, 'The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.' Kim certainly tried her best to live the life of her dreams as much as possible."

In lieu of flowers, in honor of Kim, please make a donation to LEAP (Literacy Empowerment Action Project) for Ghana by visiting leapglobal.com. After making your donation in honor of Kim please send her name to leap@marthabeck.com.