Lenora Harness

of Springfield, MO

May 6, 1936 - September 11, 2025

Lenora Harness, age 89, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Leslie, Arkansas, passed from this earthly life on Thursday, September 11th, 2025 at James River Care Facility in Springfield, Missouri. She was born in Bellefonte, Arkansas on May 6th, 1936 to Obie Scott Kuykendall and Faith Sitton Kuykendall. Lenora was married to Richard Denoil Harness for 64 years before his passing in 2019.

Lenora was of the Southern Baptist faith. She trained as a secretary with Kelly Office Services and worked as a ''Kelly Girl'' on the Air Force Base and other locations. She followed her husband, Denoil to his many service stations, including Japan, throughout his military career with the United States Air Force. She and Denoil lived for many years in the Leslie community before moving to Springfield, Missouri. Lenora enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking the fruits of her labors. She could make the most amazing biscuits and taught her biscuit making skills to her grandsons. She was a lady with many talents, including but certainly not limited to, crocheting, quilting and sewing. She was an avid stamp collector. Lenora loved her family dearly and time spent with them brought her much joy.

Survivors include her son, Michael Don Harness and wife, Stella of Springfield, MO; her two grandsons, Cody Scott Harness of Los Angeles, CA and Wyatt James Harness of Philadelphia, PA; one sister, Sandra Ann Pottberg of Springfield, MO and numerous extended family and friends who will also mourn her passing.

Lenora is preceded in death by her parents, Obie and Faith Kuykendall; her husband, Richard Denoil Harness and one brother, John Harold Kuykendall.

Funeral services for Lenora will be 2:00 PM Thursday, September 18th, 2025 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Chris Reade officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Kuykendall Cemetery in Leslie, Arkansas, where Lenora will be laid to rest beside her husband, Richard Denoil Harness. Friends and family will serve as bearers.

Service Information
Visitation
Roller Coffman Funeral Home
923 Hwy 65 N
Marshall,  AR 72650
9/18/2025 at 1:00 till 2:00 PM
Service
Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall,  AR 72650
9/18/2025 at 2:00 PM

Cemetery/Interment
Kuykendall Cemetery
5841 Hwy 66
Leslie, AR 72645
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com