Velma Lee Harness

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Private Family Graveside
East Lawn Cemetery
Highway 27 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
2:00 PM
Cemetery
East Lawn Cemetery
Hwy 27 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Velma Lee Harness

of Marshall, AR

September 20, 1927 - September 15, 2020

Velma Lee Harness, age 92 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas. She was born in Timbo, Arkansas on September 20th, 1927 to Austin Broyles and Annabelle Smith Broyles.

She worked at Flintrock Shirt Factory for several years. She and husband, Lester ran the Harness Grocery Store in Landis for a long time. She was a strong, hardworking woman who meant the world to her family. She will be greatly missed.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Austin and Annabelle Broyles; her husband, Lester Harness; and one brother, Dale Broyles.

Survivors include her son, Gwen Charles Harness of Marshall; her daughter, Charlotte Smith and husband Don of Harrison; grandsons, Charles Harness and wife Markette of St. Joe, Clint Harness of Marshall and Cody Pulliam and wife Brooke of Harrison; great-grandchildren, Jaspen, Jacey, Jack and Gracey; niece, Imalee Riggins; and many other family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Private family graveside services for Velma will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 at East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Randy Crumley officiating.

Burial will follow the service where Velma will be laid to rest beside her husband, Lester Carmon Harness.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are practicing social distancing at our graveside services and all patrons are required to wear a mask.

Anyone with underlying health conditions are advised to please stay home. You may sign our online guestbook on our website: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall


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24 Condolence(s)
Joe and Melba Ward
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of Velma's passing. She was a sweet lady. Prayers for all the family.

Christy Lack Smith
Springdale, AR
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Charlotte, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. My prayers are with you at this sad time.

Herbert Fendley
CLINTON, AR
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Sunday, September 20, 2020

My prayers are with you.

Scarlet King
Leslie, AR
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Sunday, September 20, 2020

So sorry for your loss! I have fond memories of Velma from when she lived at The Heritage Place Apartments.

Gene and Mae Martin
Greenberier, AR
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Thursday, September 17, 2020

Prayers for the family...

Beverly Morrison
Marshall, AR
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Thursday, September 17, 2020

I am sorry for your loss.Love and prayers for Gwen and Charlotte and family

Linda Parks
Marshall, AR
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Thursday, September 17, 2020

So sorry for your loss, I worked with Velma and Gwen for many years. Prayers for the family.

Eddie Baird
Mtn View, AR
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

I am sorry for your loss. I remember Velma well from the store at Landis.

Randy and Phyllis Clark
Harriet, AR
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

We are so sorry to hear about Velma. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Tammy
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

So very sorry for your loss Charlotte and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck and Tammy

Keith Clark
Marshall, AR
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

We are praying and thinking of you. May God bless and comfort your family at this time.

Tommy Wallis
Flippin, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for God’s comfort and peace for the family.

Eva and Rick Brightwell
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Thinking of you and your family . Please let me know if I can do anything for you.

Toni Nance
Yellville, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

She was the sweetest person. Her stories will be missed. Prayers for the family. God did gain another angel.

Mike Crow
Leslie, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for your family.

Eddie and Kathy Morrison
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

We send you all our deepest sympathy and prayers, we always loved your family , we know she’s in a better place. May the Lord help and bless you all.

Debbie Watts
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you joy in the days to come.

Roy and Glenda Baird
Springdale, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family .

Bill and Zebbie McBride
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

We were sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother and Grandmother.Your families are in our prayers.

Rob Morton
Leslie, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

My sympathy’s and prayers for the families and especially for Charlotte, Gwen, Charles and Clint.

Eddie & Pam Cannada
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for God's comfort at this time.

Katie (Wallis) Grinder
Pindall, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

I am so sorry to hear of Velma’s passing. Prayers for peace and comfort for all her family.

Albert & Anna Maze
Lowell, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

We are sorry for your loss. Your families are in our prayers.

Ann Lesley
Harriet, AR
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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

So sorry for your loss, worked many days with Velma, even though we worked hard we had some fun too. Loved hearing all her old stories. Called her my friend. She will be missed. Prayers for you all, she loved her kids and grandkids so much.