Irene Loice Harness, age 87, of Higden, Arkansas passed away from this earth to Heaven and glory October 21, 2008. She was born February 23, 1921 in Arburg, Arkansas to Claude and Elzia Thomas.
Having spent thirty years in the gospel ministry with her husband, Rev. Cecil Harness, she loved the Lord's churches and was a faithful attender and strong supporter of her church of 28 years, Dover First Baptist Church and West Side Baptist Church of Greers Ferry where her membership was the last nine months. Her husband and other family members being ministers, she had a heartfelt love for preachers and always, when possible, wanted to meet them and give them a word of encouragement. She almost always wore hats to church and was excited to hear the Word of God preached.
Preceding her in death was her parents, two brothers, a sister, her husband, Rev. Cecil Harness, daughter, Betty Contini and grandson, Calvin Harness.
Survivors include her sons; daughters-in-law; one brother and wife; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Harness is also survived by other relatives and many dear friends.
Visitation hours will be 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at West Side Baptist Church in Greers Ferry, Arkansas. Services will be conducted 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 25, 2008 at West Side Baptist Church in Greers Ferry with Rev. Jeff Payton officiating. Interment will follow in Harness Cemetery in Stone County.
Arrangements are entrusted to Heber Springs Funeral Home, 1199 Wilburn Road, Heber Springs, Arkansas.
Having spent thirty years in the gospel ministry with her husband, Rev. Cecil Harness, she loved the Lord's churches and was a faithful attender and strong supporter of her church of 28 years, Dover First Baptist Church and West Side Baptist Church of Greers Ferry where her membership was the last nine months. Her husband and other family members being ministers, she had a heartfelt love for preachers and always, when possible, wanted to meet them and give them a word of encouragement. She almost always wore hats to church and was excited to hear the Word of God preached.
Preceding her in death was her parents, two brothers, a sister, her husband, Rev. Cecil Harness, daughter, Betty Contini and grandson, Calvin Harness.
Survivors include her sons; daughters-in-law; one brother and wife; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Harness is also survived by other relatives and many dear friends.
Visitation hours will be 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at West Side Baptist Church in Greers Ferry, Arkansas. Services will be conducted 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 25, 2008 at West Side Baptist Church in Greers Ferry with Rev. Jeff Payton officiating. Interment will follow in Harness Cemetery in Stone County.
Arrangements are entrusted to Heber Springs Funeral Home, 1199 Wilburn Road, Heber Springs, Arkansas.
Irene Loice Harness, age 87, of Higden, Arkansas passed away from this earth to Heaven and glory October 21, 2008. She was born February 23, 1921 in Arburg, Arkansas to Claude and Elzia Thomas.
Having spent thirty years in the gospel ministry with her husband, Rev. Cecil Harness, she loved the Lord's churches and was a faithful attender and strong supporter of her church of 28 years, Dover First Baptist Church and West Side Baptist Church of Greers Ferry where her membership was the last nine months. Her husband and other family members being ministers, she had a heartfelt love for preachers and always, when possible, wanted to meet them and give them a word of encouragement. She almost always wore hats to church and was excited to hear the Word of God preached.
Preceding her in death was her parents, two brothers, a sister, her husband, Rev. Cecil Harness, daughter, Betty Contini and grandson, Calvin Harness.
Survivors include her sons; daughters-in-law; one brother and wife; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Harness is also survived by other relatives and many dear friends.
Visitation hours will be 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at West Side Baptist Church in Greers Ferry, Arkansas. Services will be conducted 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 25, 2008 at West Side Baptist Church in Greers Ferry with Rev. Jeff Payton officiating. Interment will follow in Harness Cemetery in Stone County.
Arrangements are entrusted to Heber Springs Funeral Home, 1199 Wilburn Road, Heber Springs, Arkansas.
Having spent thirty years in the gospel ministry with her husband, Rev. Cecil Harness, she loved the Lord's churches and was a faithful attender and strong supporter of her church of 28 years, Dover First Baptist Church and West Side Baptist Church of Greers Ferry where her membership was the last nine months. Her husband and other family members being ministers, she had a heartfelt love for preachers and always, when possible, wanted to meet them and give them a word of encouragement. She almost always wore hats to church and was excited to hear the Word of God preached.
Preceding her in death was her parents, two brothers, a sister, her husband, Rev. Cecil Harness, daughter, Betty Contini and grandson, Calvin Harness.
Survivors include her sons; daughters-in-law; one brother and wife; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Harness is also survived by other relatives and many dear friends.
Visitation hours will be 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at West Side Baptist Church in Greers Ferry, Arkansas. Services will be conducted 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 25, 2008 at West Side Baptist Church in Greers Ferry with Rev. Jeff Payton officiating. Interment will follow in Harness Cemetery in Stone County.
Arrangements are entrusted to Heber Springs Funeral Home, 1199 Wilburn Road, Heber Springs, Arkansas.
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