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.
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19 Condolence(s)
Mike and Karen Reves Coolidge
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
Shawna Jolly-Wilbanks
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Dear Family-
I am so sorry for your loss. Lenora was a fine lady and I know you all will miss her so much. My prayers will be with you all during this most difficult time. May God give you all peace, strength and comfort.
John and Kay Branscum
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Praying for your family. Lenora was a special lady and friend.(actually kinfolk ) Enjoyed her phone calls. She would accidentally call me, probably once a month or so and so we would go ahead and talk and visit a while. We both would always get a laugh out of her calls. She loved her Son and Stella and her grandsons. She will be missed.
Marge Kuykendall
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Lenora-Lady as I would call her. . She will be greatly missed. She was more than a sister-in-law to me, she was my sister. I remember she loved birds especially the red ones, She never wanted anyone to mess with them. We all loved to go camping as a Family. While camping we would play cards, When we were together we did a lot of laughing . She was a very strong woman who Loved God and her Family. I will always have my memories. I Love you and will always miss you . 🙏🫶🤟
Douglas Campbell
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
Lori Leal (Kuykendall)
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Auntienore was such a wonderful Aunt/person. I have so many great memories. She & my grandma Faith taught me how to bake & crochet along with other things. What amazing women & role model's. I feel so honored & blessed to have her for my aunt. She will be truly missed. My thoughts & prayers go out to our family.
Brenda Lewis
Monday, September 15, 2025
A very special lady. I always enjoyed visiting with Denoil and Lenora, and enjoyed being with her in church at Leslie. Praying for the family.
Cheryl A Hensley
Monday, September 15, 2025
Lenora, was a special lady to me. As a child she, Denoil, and Don would come for visits at my grandparent's home in Flag. It was always such a good time. She made Barbie doll clothes for me, which was extremely tedious work. I remember the adults marveling about her perfect workmanship on those tiny clothes. She also tried to teach me to be a little lady. I loved her, and I'm very thankful for those childhood days when they would come see us. 💜💜💜
Glen Kuykendall
Monday, September 15, 2025
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Alecia Robinson
Sunday, September 14, 2025
My prayers to Lenora’s family. I had the privilege to care for her in Springfield and we had many long and great conversations. She was a godly woman and deeply loved her family. May she rest in peace, love you sweet friend.
Pat Holley Halsted
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Prayers of peace and comfort for this family.
Debra Clemons
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Loss I know she will be miss. She was a wonderful person. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Paulettaj Jackson
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Sending prayers to all her family. Lenora was a wonderful lady. She's in her Heavenly Home.
James and Jeri White
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Our deepest sympathy
Ryne Lindberg
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Ronda Byer
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Sorry to hear about your mom. Our prayers are with the family.
Craig Sitton
Saturday, September 13, 2025
What a wonderful, loving, happy, cousin she was.. Seemed to take after her sweet mother..
Our God and Savior has brought home anther Sitton...
Rest IN PEACE Lanora.. you have lived a great life.
Jim and Charlsie McBride
Saturday, September 13, 2025
We send our condolences to all the family.
June Harness
Friday, September 12, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this. I had hoped to get back to Arkansas since 2019, and I hoped to be able to contact friends and family to catch up and enjoy good old memories, but I have never made it back up there. Lenora would have been one that I would loved to talk to. She was well-thought-of by everyone. I am Clytee's wife/widow since 2015.