For 97 years, our world was blessed by the life of Frances Harmon. The oldest of five daughters in a family of 10, Frances endured the scarcities of the depression and helped her own mother tend to and care for her younger siblings when their father was killed in an auto accident. She had to delay her own education to stay home from school and help on the farm when two of her older brothers had to leave the farm to fight in the second world war. During her last year in school, she only had one dress to wear to school, a blue corduroy jumper that she wore every day. After that, she never wanted her sisters to only have one dress to wear and she was always there for them.
After graduation she got a job in Atlanta, where she met a handsome Air Force paratrooper, James Harmon. They married and made their home in Atlanta, Georgia. After retirement from Colonial Foods, Frances volunteered at the senior center where she taught other seniors how to make pottery and jewelry and other crafts. James died suddenly about 20 years ago and Frances missed him and grieved. She often commented that it was just so sudden, and if he had been sick, she could have been more prepared to lose him. Despite the hardship of being alone, Frances maintained their shared home, including a large garden, for as long as she could.
Frances also cultivated and maintained lifetime friendships. Judy Gable, the daughter of her lifetime friend, provided personal services that helped her stay in her home until the week of her death. Her nephews helped out with odd jobs when they visited. She loved her many nieces and nephews and seemed to relish visits from all of them. They could usually expect to receive some kind of gift or toy that she had selected or made just for them.
Her 3 brothers, Alfred, David and Robert Locke predeceased her and she lost two of her younger sisters less than one year ago, Helen Sammons, of Milledgeville, GA on 10/22/21 and Emma Jean Stuckey, of Warner Robins, Georgia, just a day later on October 23, 2021. She is survived by her stepson, Gary Harmon, of Alpharetta, Georgia, two younger sisters, Dorothy Beasley (John) of Jesup, Georgia and Linda Warnock of E. Dublin, Georgia. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Edith Locke, of O'Brien, FLorida. There are too many nieces and nephews to name but we are all left with fond memories of time spent in the presence of this amazing woman who lived so well for so long.
Frances attended Mount Gilead United Methodist Church.
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After graduation she got a job in Atlanta, where she met a handsome Air Force paratrooper, James Harmon. They married and made their home in Atlanta, Georgia. After retirement from Colonial Foods, Frances volunteered at the senior center where she taught other seniors how to make pottery and jewelry and other crafts. James died suddenly about 20 years ago and Frances missed him and grieved. She often commented that it was just so sudden, and if he had been sick, she could have been more prepared to lose him. Despite the hardship of being alone, Frances maintained their shared home, including a large garden, for as long as she could.
Frances also cultivated and maintained lifetime friendships. Judy Gable, the daughter of her lifetime friend, provided personal services that helped her stay in her home until the week of her death. Her nephews helped out with odd jobs when they visited. She loved her many nieces and nephews and seemed to relish visits from all of them. They could usually expect to receive some kind of gift or toy that she had selected or made just for them.
Her 3 brothers, Alfred, David and Robert Locke predeceased her and she lost two of her younger sisters less than one year ago, Helen Sammons, of Milledgeville, GA on 10/22/21 and Emma Jean Stuckey, of Warner Robins, Georgia, just a day later on October 23, 2021. She is survived by her stepson, Gary Harmon, of Alpharetta, Georgia, two younger sisters, Dorothy Beasley (John) of Jesup, Georgia and Linda Warnock of E. Dublin, Georgia. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Edith Locke, of O'Brien, FLorida. There are too many nieces and nephews to name but we are all left with fond memories of time spent in the presence of this amazing woman who lived so well for so long.
Frances attended Mount Gilead United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers: Please consider donating to St. Judes Hospital or any charity of your choice.
We welcome you to provide your condolences, thoughts, and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville, www.mowells.com.
For 97 years, our world was blessed by the life of Frances Harmon. The oldest of five daughters in a family of 10, Frances endured the scarcities of the depression and helped her own mother tend to and care for her younger siblings when their father was killed in an auto accident. She had to delay her own education to stay home from school and help on the farm when two of her older brothers had to leave the farm to fight in the second world war. During her last year in school, she only had one dress to wear to school, a blue corduroy jumper that she wore every day. After that, she never wanted her sisters to only have one dress to wear and she was always there for them.
After graduation she got a job in Atlanta, where she met a handsome Air Force paratrooper, James Harmon. They married and made their home in Atlanta, Georgia. After retirement from Colonial Foods, Frances volunteered at the senior center where she taught other seniors how to make pottery and jewelry and other crafts. James died suddenly about 20 years ago and Frances missed him and grieved. She often commented that it was just so sudden, and if he had been sick, she could have been more prepared to lose him. Despite the hardship of being alone, Frances maintained their shared home, including a large garden, for as long as she could.
Frances also cultivated and maintained lifetime friendships. Judy Gable, the daughter of her lifetime friend, provided personal services that helped her stay in her home until the week of her death. Her nephews helped out with odd jobs when they visited. She loved her many nieces and nephews and seemed to relish visits from all of them. They could usually expect to receive some kind of gift or toy that she had selected or made just for them.
Her 3 brothers, Alfred, David and Robert Locke predeceased her and she lost two of her younger sisters less than one year ago, Helen Sammons, of Milledgeville, GA on 10/22/21 and Emma Jean Stuckey, of Warner Robins, Georgia, just a day later on October 23, 2021. She is survived by her stepson, Gary Harmon, of Alpharetta, Georgia, two younger sisters, Dorothy Beasley (John) of Jesup, Georgia and Linda Warnock of E. Dublin, Georgia. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Edith Locke, of O'Brien, FLorida. There are too many nieces and nephews to name but we are all left with fond memories of time spent in the presence of this amazing woman who lived so well for so long.
Frances attended Mount Gilead United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers: Please consider donating to St. Judes Hospital or any charity of your choice.
We welcome you to provide your condolences, thoughts, and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville, www.mowells.com.
After graduation she got a job in Atlanta, where she met a handsome Air Force paratrooper, James Harmon. They married and made their home in Atlanta, Georgia. After retirement from Colonial Foods, Frances volunteered at the senior center where she taught other seniors how to make pottery and jewelry and other crafts. James died suddenly about 20 years ago and Frances missed him and grieved. She often commented that it was just so sudden, and if he had been sick, she could have been more prepared to lose him. Despite the hardship of being alone, Frances maintained their shared home, including a large garden, for as long as she could.
Frances also cultivated and maintained lifetime friendships. Judy Gable, the daughter of her lifetime friend, provided personal services that helped her stay in her home until the week of her death. Her nephews helped out with odd jobs when they visited. She loved her many nieces and nephews and seemed to relish visits from all of them. They could usually expect to receive some kind of gift or toy that she had selected or made just for them.
Her 3 brothers, Alfred, David and Robert Locke predeceased her and she lost two of her younger sisters less than one year ago, Helen Sammons, of Milledgeville, GA on 10/22/21 and Emma Jean Stuckey, of Warner Robins, Georgia, just a day later on October 23, 2021. She is survived by her stepson, Gary Harmon, of Alpharetta, Georgia, two younger sisters, Dorothy Beasley (John) of Jesup, Georgia and Linda Warnock of E. Dublin, Georgia. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Edith Locke, of O'Brien, FLorida. There are too many nieces and nephews to name but we are all left with fond memories of time spent in the presence of this amazing woman who lived so well for so long.
Frances attended Mount Gilead United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers: Please consider donating to St. Judes Hospital or any charity of your choice.
We welcome you to provide your condolences, thoughts, and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville, www.mowells.com.
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