Norma Joan Harkness' Obituary
Norma Joan Harkness, 84
Lakeland – Norma Joan Harkness, 84, passed away Nov. 23, 2017.
Mrs. Harkness was born in Brookfield Twp. Eaton County, MI. on Aug. 1, 1933. She worked for Owens-Illinois and Bee Gee Shrimp in clerical positions. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church, and later, Crestview Baptist Church. She enjoyed baking & making fudge for the holidays. She shared her talent of knitting and quilting, making hats, mittens, quilts, and hand-made dolls for church groups & the Salvation Army.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Harkness, Sr. Mrs. Harkness is survived by her children, Frederick (Laureen) Harkness Jr. Lakeland, Cheryl Evans Lakeland, Walter (Jane Marlowe) Harkness Bedford, NH, Nancy (Don) Russo Lakeland, Denise McSweegan Albion, RI, and Paul (Amy) Harkness Richmond Hill, GA; her sister Marilyn (Richard) McCormick Sun City Center, FL 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and a friend & companion Ernest Price of Clemmons N.C.
Visitation will be Thurs. from 10-11 am at Crestview Baptist Church, with services to follow at 11 am at the church. Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crestview Baptist Church or Salvation Army.
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