Barbara Jeanne

Harmon

Barbara Jeanne Harmon daughter of the late Georgia Lee Blackwell Rayfield and Hancel T. Rayfield was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 3, 1944. She departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on June 28, 2009, having attained the age of 64 years, eight months and 25 days.

On October 4, 1980 in Ellington, Missouri, Barbara was united in marriage to David Harmon. Barbara is a member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church since June 3, 1956. Barbara was a Sunday school teacher and loved being around children. Her hobbies included working on her old car, shooting rifles, collecting pocket knives and coins. Barbara loved to ride on old trains and work puzzles. She also enjoyed embroidery and quilting. Barbara greatest joy was spoiling her grandchildren and spending time with her family.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Hancel and Georgia Rayfield.

Barbara is survived by her husband, David Harmon of Ellington, two step-sons, Brian Harmon and Anthony Harmon both of Valmeyer, Illinois, one step-daughter, Monica Blake and husband Blake of Sorento, Illinois, three brothers, Edward Leroy Rayfield and wife Wanda of St. Louis, Missouri, Ronald Rayfield and wife Sherry of Bloomsdale, Missouri, Jimmy Rayfield and his wife Mickey of Salem, Missouri, and five grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Wed. 11 A.M.

Funeral Services: Wed. July 1, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri,

Ministers: Larry Edward and Emory Shelton


Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers:

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In Lieu of flowers: Harmon Family c/o McSpadden Funeral Home