Ella Mae Harden, 82, a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother, passed away June 12, 2018. Ella Mae lived in many cities across the United States over her lifetime, but most of her life she resided in various cities around Denver, Colorado. Most recently she was a resident of Loveland, Colorado.

Ella Mae was a vibrant woman who loved to be surround by family. She loved adventures and going on camping trips with the family. She welcomed everyone with open arms. She enjoyed many hobbies, including reading, bowling, playing games of all sorts, spending time with her sisters, and entertaining with lots of delicious goodies. She was a woman that could always bring a smile to anyone she was around. The glue to a very strong family. She will be greatly missed by everyone.

Ella Mae is survived by her children Georgia Rivera (Jose), Ida Mae Daymil, J.R. Harden (Tammy), and Joan Harden (daughter-in-law); her grandchildren, Jed Trotter, Tina McCauley, Bill Foster, David Harden, Amy Penton, Tim Harden, Kendra Male, and Kayla Harden and 17 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Ruth Schmieden and Janet Rice. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frazier Harden, her sons, Wesley and Hubert Harden, and her brothers, David and John Barksdale.

A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 2:00 at Solomon Centre, South East Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker, CO 80134