Shanicka J. Hardin, 42, of Wilberforce, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She was born June 3, 1983 in Xenia, Ohio the daughter of Eugene and Audura (Ames) Hardin. When Shanicka was in grade school she loved cheerleading and gymnastics. Shanicka graduated from Xenia High School. She enjoyed cooking, camping, music, being around family and friends and loved going to family functions.

Her memory will be cherished by her mother, Audura Hardin of Wilberforce, Ohio; her children, Haviar Hardin and Nevaeh Hardin both of Xenia, Ohio, Kaleb Humphrey and Tay Humphrey; brothers, Jamal Hollie Story and his wife, Vanessa Bernal and son, Neza Story of Denver, Colorado and Eugene Hardin and Cory Hardin; grandchildren, Ashanti Hardin and Airella Hardin; daughter-in-law, Aaliyah Grooms; friends,Yolanda Cowin, Tasha Finch, Crystal Price, Janet Nolan Sonia and Bill and very close friend, Bradley Thomas Earlya; Robert Humphrey Jr. (father of her children) and a host of other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in Christ Temple Church, 100 Jasper Road, Xenia, Ohio 45395.