ELVA MAY, daughter of SOLOMON and LETTIE (WALTON) HARDISTY, married EARL IRWIN FALCONER 20 Jan 1904, in Quincy, IA. Children born were CHARLIE WILLIAM FALCONER, and DORTHA IRENE, who married Donald Pearson.

It was a shock to the community when the sad news came that Mrs. Earl Falconer had passed away at her home southwest of Carl on Friday, December 1 1939 at 9 p.m. at the age of 57 years, 7 months, and 21 days. Mrs. Falconer had been ill only a week and it is difficult to believe that her gentle spirit has passed on.
Elva May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Lee Hardisty, was born April 10, 1882 near Carbon and later moved to Quincy where she grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to Earl Falconer, January 20, 1904. To this union was born two children, Charley and Dorothy. Early in life she united with the Quincy M. E. Church and later transferred her membership to the Carl Church. Since their marriage their home has been in Adams County.
To say Mrs. Falconer was unselfish would not half express what all who knew her feel. She was greatly devoted to her home and children and especially her grandchildren, there was nothing she would not do for them, always making much of their birthday and all holidays were made happy by the extras did for them by grandmother. Besides her devotion to her family, Mrs. Falconer was always ready to help her neighbors when they were in need.
Those left to mourn besides the husband are Mr. and Mrs. Charley Falconer, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pearson. The grandchildren are Reba, Otto, Earl, and Norma Gene Falconer, Evelyn and Marlin Pearson, her aged mother, Mrs. Letta Hardisty of Quincy; and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Nora Mack Pendalin of Clarinda, Elmer Hardisty of Massena, Mrs. Anna Brown of Brooks, Mrs. Rosa Means of Grant City, Missouri, Edward, Arthur, and Lee Hardisty of Corning vicinity, Burton Hardisty of Cromwell, Mrs. Ruby Powell of Brooks, and a niece who was reared in the home and was as a younger sister, Mrs. Goldy Means of South Mt. Etna. All were present for the funeral service. Those preceding her in death were her father, and three sisters, Rena, Effie, and Mrs. Emma Hyde.
Her benign influence and her gentle nature endeared her to many and her well trained mind and quick understanding made her a valuable asset to the community in which she lived and served. She will be greatly missed by friends who loved her because of qualities which made her a wonderful mother, a sympathetic, helpful neighbor, and a beloved companion.
The funeral services were conducted from the Carl M. E. Church, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock by her pastor, Rev. A. R. Weed, and interment in the Quincy Cemetery. Music was furnished by Orville Cooper, Albert Mack, Mrs. Edna Dillon, and Mrs. Laurine Perry, with Mrs. J. D. McBravy at the piano. Songs that were sung are as follows: "Sometime We'll Understand," "Looking This Way," "Meet Me There."Pallbearers were Johnnie Cramer, Ralph DeVore, Jes. Hardisty, Norval DeVore, Russell Hardisty, and Paul Hardisty, all nephews of the deceased.
The large attendance at the funeral and the lovely floral pieces only spoke in part of the high esteem in which Mrs. Falconer was held. The sorrowing family have the heartfelt sympathy of all.
Adams County Free Press, December 7, 1939, page 5