Katharine Harville Obituary Katharine Manry Harville December 14, 1925 - January 30, 2015 Courtland- Katharine Manry Harville ,89, passed away January 30, 2015 at her home surrounded by family and friends including her best friend, her dog Bella, who made our mother s last breath on earth sweet and easy. Mrs. Harville was a native of Courtland ,VA, a daughter of the late Lucius Mahone and Katharine Shiflett Manry and was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, John William "Bill" Harville who passed away September 2, 2004. Mrs. Harville was a graduate of Greensboro Women s College and was a former teacher and lifelong homemaker. She was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church. To her family she will be remembered for her courage, devotion to family, strength and unselfishness, who truly found joy in the simplest things in life, most especially her love and support from her pet Bella. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Martha M. Harville and Nancy Gomez, two sons, John William Harville, Jr. and his wife Sherrie of Statesboro,GA and Edward H. Harville and his wife Betty Jo of Courtland, nine grandchildren, Andrew, Kyle, and Allison Middleton, Mathew Brown, Issac Fox, Stephen and Daniel Gomez, Michael and Katharine Harville, four great grandchildren, Cooper, Abbey, Piper and Alexis. Mrs. Harville was predeceased by her first cousin and dear friend, Bobby and Iris Manry. The family would like to thank Mrs. Harville s dear friend and aid, Lois and her three nurses, that where like her daughters, Sandra, Niki and Kathy from Southampton Health Care that helped her during her long battle with COPD. A graveside funeral will be held 11Am Monday February 2, 2015 at the Manry Family cemetery on Linden Street in Courtland with the Rev. David Henson officiating. Pallbearers will be Andy Harville, Kyle Harville, Michael Harville, Bobby Cain, Troy Babb, Bill Brooks, Jr., and Colt Pulley. The family will receive friends Sunday, February 1, from 5 to 7PM at Wright Funeral Home ,Franklin and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Courtland Rescue Squad. www.wrightfuneralhome.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2938715 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/katharine-harville-obituary?id=22438605 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/katharine-manry-harville-courtland-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Katharine Manry Harville passed away on 30 January 2015 at the age of 89. A native of Courtland, VA, she was remembered for her courage, devotion to family, and love for her pet Bella. She was survived by her four children and nine grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside funeral service was held on 2 February 2015 at the Manry Family cemetery in Courtland, VA. Family and friends gathered to honor her memory and pay their respects during the service. ## The Edited Obituary Katharine Manry Harville 14 December 1925 - 30 January 2015 Courtland - Katharine Manry Harville, 89, passed away 30 January 2015 at her home surrounded by family and friends, including her best friend, her dog Bella, who made our mother's last breath on earth sweet and easy. Mrs. Harville was a native of Courtland, VA, a daughter of the late Lucius Mahone and Katharine Shiflett Manry and was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, John William "Bill" Harville, who passed away 2 September 2004. Mrs. Harville was a graduate of Greensboro Women's College and was a former teacher and lifelong homemaker. She was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church. To her family, she will be remembered for her courage, devotion to family, strength, and unselfishness, who truly found joy in the simplest things in life, most especially her love and support from her pet Bella. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Martha M. Harville and Nancy Gomez; two sons, John William Harville, Jr. and his wife Sherrie of Statesboro, GA, and Edward H. Harville and his wife Betty Jo of Courtland; nine grandchildren, Andrew, Kyle, and Allison Middleton, Mathew Brown, Isaac Fox, Stephen and Daniel Gomez, Michael and Katharine Harville; and four great-grandchildren, Cooper, Abbey, Piper, and Alexis. Mrs. Harville was predeceased by her first cousin and dear friend, Bobby and Iris Manry. The family would like to thank Mrs. Harville's dear friend and aide, Lois, and her three nurses, that were like her daughters, Sandra, Niki, and Kathy from Southampton Health Care, who helped her during her long battle with COPD. A graveside funeral will be held 11 AM Monday 2 February 2015 at the Manry Family cemetery on Linden Street in Courtland, with the Rev. David Henson officiating. Pallbearers will be Andy Harville, Kyle Harville, Michael Harville, Bobby Cain, Troy Babb, Bill Brooks, Jr., and Colt Pulley. The family will receive friends Sunday, 1 February, from 5 to 7 PM at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Courtland Rescue Squad. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Katharine Manry Harville | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 89 years | | Birth | 14 December 1925; Courtland, VA | | Death | 30 January 2015; Courtland, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|--------------------|----------------| | Katharine Manry Harville | Decedent | Courtland, VA | | John William Bill Harville | Spouse | -- | | Lucius Mahone | Parent | -- | | Katharine Shiflett Manry | Parent | -- | | Martha M. Harville | Child | Unknown | | Nancy Gomez | Child | Unknown | | John William Harville, Jr. | Child | Statesboro, GA | | Edward H. Harville | Child | Courtland, VA | | Andrew Middleton | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kyle Middleton | Grandchild | Unknown | | Allison Middleton | Grandchild | Unknown | | Mathew Brown | Grandchild | Unknown | | Isaac Fox | Grandchild | Unknown | | Stephen Gomez | Grandchild | Unknown | | Daniel Gomez | Grandchild | Unknown | | Michael Harville | Grandchild | Unknown | | Katharine Harville | Grandchild | Unknown | | Bobby Manry | Predeceased Cousin | -- | | Iris Manry | Predeceased Cousin | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Katharine Manry Harville was born on 14 December 1925 in Courtland, VA. 2. She passed away on 30 January 2015 at the age of 89. 3. Mrs. Harville was a graduate of Greensboro Women's College. 4. She was a former teacher and lifelong homemaker. 5. Mrs. Harville was a member of Courtland United Methodist Church. 6. She was remembered for her courage, devotion to family, strength, and unselfishness. 7. She found joy in the simplest things in life, particularly her love and support from her pet Bella. 8. Mrs. Harville had a long battle with COPD.