Marie (Harding) Griever, age 88, of Harrison, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 21, 2012, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Helen Marie Harding was born May 16, 1924, near Olvey, Arkansas, to Troy Wesley and Sarah Berthena (Hathcoat) Harding. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Bert Harding and T.J. Harding; and a sister, Mary Harding.
She graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1940 at the age of 16. Following graduation, she moved to Springfield, Missouri to attend business school. After completing business school, Marie returned to Harrison where she worked at Harrison Grocer Company and was later office manager at Hurley Motor Company.
Marie was married to E. Elmer Griever, Jr. on June 5, 1949, and they spent almost 63 years together. She spent many years as a pastor's wife to Elmer as he pastored churches in Harrison, Cassville (Missouri), Berryville & Eureka Springs. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrison. She beautifully displayed Christ's love to others with her giving spirit.
Marie operated a private preschool for over 30 years in Berryville, Eureka Springs, and Harrison and taught hundreds of children to read using her "Soundie the Elf" phonics stories. She kept up with many of her students through the years and was always so proud of their life accomplishments.
Marie is survived by her husband, Elmer, of the home; two daughters, Cindy Kennedy and husband Travis of Pittsburg, Texas and Lisa Merrill and husband Kevin of the home; one granddaughter, who was the greatest joy of her life, Jessica (Merrill) Crouch and husband Landen, of Russellville; a sister, Virginia Ruth Thomason, of Harrison; her brother-in-law, Buddy Griever and wife Berry, of Hamburg; her sister-in-law, Lois Etheridge of Little Rock; several cousins, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Harrison, with Bro. S.D. Hacker and Bro. Rob Davis officiating.
Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
She graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1940 at the age of 16. Following graduation, she moved to Springfield, Missouri to attend business school. After completing business school, Marie returned to Harrison where she worked at Harrison Grocer Company and was later office manager at Hurley Motor Company.
Marie was married to E. Elmer Griever, Jr. on June 5, 1949, and they spent almost 63 years together. She spent many years as a pastor's wife to Elmer as he pastored churches in Harrison, Cassville (Missouri), Berryville & Eureka Springs. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrison. She beautifully displayed Christ's love to others with her giving spirit.
Marie operated a private preschool for over 30 years in Berryville, Eureka Springs, and Harrison and taught hundreds of children to read using her "Soundie the Elf" phonics stories. She kept up with many of her students through the years and was always so proud of their life accomplishments.
Marie is survived by her husband, Elmer, of the home; two daughters, Cindy Kennedy and husband Travis of Pittsburg, Texas and Lisa Merrill and husband Kevin of the home; one granddaughter, who was the greatest joy of her life, Jessica (Merrill) Crouch and husband Landen, of Russellville; a sister, Virginia Ruth Thomason, of Harrison; her brother-in-law, Buddy Griever and wife Berry, of Hamburg; her sister-in-law, Lois Etheridge of Little Rock; several cousins, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Harrison, with Bro. S.D. Hacker and Bro. Rob Davis officiating.
Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Marie (Harding) Griever, age 88, of Harrison, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 21, 2012, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Helen Marie Harding was born May 16, 1924, near Olvey, Arkansas, to Troy Wesley and Sarah Berthena (Hathcoat) Harding. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Bert Harding and T.J. Harding; and a sister, Mary Harding.
She graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1940 at the age of 16. Following graduation, she moved to Springfield, Missouri to attend business school. After completing business school, Marie returned to Harrison where she worked at Harrison Grocer Company and was later office manager at Hurley Motor Company.
Marie was married to E. Elmer Griever, Jr. on June 5, 1949, and they spent almost 63 years together. She spent many years as a pastor's wife to Elmer as he pastored churches in Harrison, Cassville (Missouri), Berryville & Eureka Springs. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrison. She beautifully displayed Christ's love to others with her giving spirit.
Marie operated a private preschool for over 30 years in Berryville, Eureka Springs, and Harrison and taught hundreds of children to read using her "Soundie the Elf" phonics stories. She kept up with many of her students through the years and was always so proud of their life accomplishments.
Marie is survived by her husband, Elmer, of the home; two daughters, Cindy Kennedy and husband Travis of Pittsburg, Texas and Lisa Merrill and husband Kevin of the home; one granddaughter, who was the greatest joy of her life, Jessica (Merrill) Crouch and husband Landen, of Russellville; a sister, Virginia Ruth Thomason, of Harrison; her brother-in-law, Buddy Griever and wife Berry, of Hamburg; her sister-in-law, Lois Etheridge of Little Rock; several cousins, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Harrison, with Bro. S.D. Hacker and Bro. Rob Davis officiating.
Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
She graduated from Bellefonte High School in 1940 at the age of 16. Following graduation, she moved to Springfield, Missouri to attend business school. After completing business school, Marie returned to Harrison where she worked at Harrison Grocer Company and was later office manager at Hurley Motor Company.
Marie was married to E. Elmer Griever, Jr. on June 5, 1949, and they spent almost 63 years together. She spent many years as a pastor's wife to Elmer as he pastored churches in Harrison, Cassville (Missouri), Berryville & Eureka Springs. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrison. She beautifully displayed Christ's love to others with her giving spirit.
Marie operated a private preschool for over 30 years in Berryville, Eureka Springs, and Harrison and taught hundreds of children to read using her "Soundie the Elf" phonics stories. She kept up with many of her students through the years and was always so proud of their life accomplishments.
Marie is survived by her husband, Elmer, of the home; two daughters, Cindy Kennedy and husband Travis of Pittsburg, Texas and Lisa Merrill and husband Kevin of the home; one granddaughter, who was the greatest joy of her life, Jessica (Merrill) Crouch and husband Landen, of Russellville; a sister, Virginia Ruth Thomason, of Harrison; her brother-in-law, Buddy Griever and wife Berry, of Hamburg; her sister-in-law, Lois Etheridge of Little Rock; several cousins, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Harrison, with Bro. S.D. Hacker and Bro. Rob Davis officiating.
Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
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